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ET03 UXW

2003 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

132,067 mi
Last recorded132,067 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 UXW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 132,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 130,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 129,691 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 128,270 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 127,099 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 127,060 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounts Nearside and offside (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 126,625 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 126,007 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 124,392 miles

light corrosion on front metal brake pipes

rust rear brake disc edges

Fail 12 Feb 2016 124,311 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

light corrosion on front metal brake pipes

rust rear brake disc edges

Pass 20 Feb 2015 121,583 miles

rust on front brake disc inner faces

slight wear centre track rod o/s joint

Pass 21 Feb 2014 119,023 miles

rust on front brake disc faces

slight wear centre steering drag link o/s joint

Fail 21 Feb 2014 119,001 miles

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

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

rust on front brake disc faces

slight wear centre steering drag link o/s joint

Pass 23 Feb 2013 114,487 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 110,084 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 107,330 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 97,067 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 91,727 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 80,500 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 80,413 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 73,829 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 53,799 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 16 Feb 2006 53,784 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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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ET03 UXW is a 2003 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ET03 UXW, 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 ET03 UXW registered?

ET03 UXW is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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The MOT history for ET03 UXW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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