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DS03 RPV

2003 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,604 mi
Last recorded148,604 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 RPV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 148,604 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 148,114 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 146,139 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 144,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 134,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 115,263 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 115,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 98,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 98,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 90,369 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 81,571 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 72,505 miles

unabel to determine brake fluid level.

unofficial sticker encroaching swept areas of front screen by more than a 40mm diameter circle and zone "a" by more than a 10mm diameter circle but do not effect the drivers view through it.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 57,984 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Aug 2009 48,739 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2008 38,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight knock at steering wheel with engine runing

Pass 31 May 2007 36,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2006 24,221 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 24,221 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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DS03 RPV is a 2003 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 88,954 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS03 RPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 23 years old, this BMW M5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DS03 RPV registered?

DS03 RPV is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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