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IIG 2643

2003 BMW M5

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

121,966 mi
Last recorded121,966 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIG 2643
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 121,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 119,849 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

front swivel balls corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2023 116,032 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

very heavy coating to underside

Pass 3 Nov 2022 123,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

heavy surface corrosion to underside

Fail 21 Oct 2022 115,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases brolen at centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

heavy surface corrosion to underside

Pass 26 Oct 2021 114,105 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

surface corrosion to underside

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 12 Oct 2021 114,095 miles

Central Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure tail pipe broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

surface corrosion to underside

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 13 Oct 2020 113,649 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 113,638 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

no oil showing on dipstick

Fail 11 Sep 2020 113,627 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 112,681 miles

Corrosion to rear chassis

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 108,242 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear shock absorbers bushes worn

Fail 12 Sep 2018 108,241 miles

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear shock absorbers bushes worn

Pass 18 Sep 2017 104,168 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 104,154 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 100,218 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion both front upper spring mountings

front & rear chassis rails corroded

front - rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside front steering arm forward most ball joint cover deteriorated

offside rear brake binding

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 96,621 miles

Offside rear tyre perished close to limit

Rear brakes binding

Fail 21 Nov 2014 96,567 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 93,595 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 93,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 25 Oct 2012 91,777 miles

battery insecure

both front to rear and load valve to rear brake hose at load valve close to excessivly corroded

nearside rear tyre perished and worn low

Fail 24 Oct 2012 91,767 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

battery insecure

both front to rear and load valve to rear brake hose at load valve close to excessivly corroded

nearside rear tyre perished and worn low

Pass 13 Oct 2011 89,476 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 brake binding slightly

offside rear brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 22 Oct 2010 86,120 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 83,221 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 76,644 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 67,624 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 67,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 58,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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IIG 2643 is a 2003 BMW M5 in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 IIG 2643, 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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IIG 2643 is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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