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LK03 ZMV

2003 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,976 mi
Last recorded115,976 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 ZMV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 115,976 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 115,912 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 115,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Will Not Adjust, Broken Adjuster and center lamp insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade's torn. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 114,219 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 113,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 113,710 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 113,465 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 108,236 miles

Exhaust clamp corroded.

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 108,236 miles

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

Exhaust clamp corroded.

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 103,030 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 98,882 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 95,981 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 89,706 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 84,415 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 79,890 miles

fuel ines starting to corrode

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 24 Mar 2010 72,118 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 72,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2009 71,143 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 71,143 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 60,319 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 47,854 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 47,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 33,737 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r anti roll bar bracket fractured - rectified at time of test

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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LK03 ZMV 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 73.9%.

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 LK03 ZMV, 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 LK03 ZMV registered?

LK03 ZMV is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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