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LM53 DHD

2003 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

298,715 mi
Last recorded298,715 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 DHD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 298,715 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 298,567 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 293,829 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both offside and nearside(underbody) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 293,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low leveling adjuster is damage (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body both sides body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 288,312 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 288,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear floor panel small hole

Pass 3 Oct 2022 281,088 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 275,758 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 272,912 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 269,454 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 269,454 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 265,228 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 253,476 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 249,523 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 237,495 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 216,770 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 196,624 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 177,233 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 177,233 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 171,854 miles

Oil leak

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 153,319 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 130,843 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 110,913 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 110,913 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 88,330 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 88,330 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 44,610 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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LM53 DHD is a 2003 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LM53 DHD, 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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LM53 DHD is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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