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KS03 ATF

2003 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

151,355 mi
Last recorded151,355 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 ATF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 151,355 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 150,489 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 150,481 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 149,792 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 147,144 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 143,501 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 138,046 miles

Both rear tyres are down to 3mm tread

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 138,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both rear tyres are down to 3mm tread

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 136,675 miles

Both front tyres down to 3mm tread and starting to perish

Both rear tyres down to 3mm tread

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 136,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres down to 3mm tread and starting to perish

Both rear tyres down to 3mm tread

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 136,007 miles

Fr5ont suspension arm bushed deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2016 136,007 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fr5ont suspension arm bushed deteriorated

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 131,170 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014
Pass 9 Jan 2013 118,750 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 113,570 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 109,167 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 97,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2009 97,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2008 76,089 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2008 76,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2007 54,338 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 34,941 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)

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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KS03 ATF 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 78.3%.

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 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 KS03 ATF, 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 KS03 ATF registered?

KS03 ATF is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is KS03 ATF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS03 ATF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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