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FY03 FHW

2003 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

107,691 mi
Last recorded107,691 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 FHW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 107,691 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 105,360 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 102,850 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint on "V" shaped arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S Headlight manual level adjustment defective - Aim just within tolerance

Pass 7 Mar 2022 100,735 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 96,977 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 95,908 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 92,848 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 88,486 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 82,918 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 82,336 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 80,934 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 79,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 75,996 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 74,267 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 71,196 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 69,050 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 64,801 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 62,275 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 56,280 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 56,280 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 49,400 miles

Nearside 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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FY03 FHW is a 2003 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FY03 FHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY03 FHW registered?

FY03 FHW is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is FY03 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY03 FHW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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