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KL03 VLF

2003 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

174,621 mi
Last recorded174,621 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL03 VLF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 174,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 172,397 miles

both rear inner sills corroded n/s/headlight damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2024 167,758 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 164,694 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 161,201 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 158,428 miles

Differential has slight leak

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front on out edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 154,006 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 149,048 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 144,490 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 139,949 miles

battery warning light on dash cluster

Pass 19 Mar 2015 136,351 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 128,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 121,467 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 121,407 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 114,664 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 114,664 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 105,066 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 93,623 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 93,623 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 82,223 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 71,181 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 61,078 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 51,143 miles

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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KL03 VLF is a 2003 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KL03 VLF, 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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KL03 VLF is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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