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LN03 DHV

2003 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,535 mi
Last recorded101,535 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 DHV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 101,535 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 99,962 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 96,627 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 94,847 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 93,081 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 90,826 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 90,821 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable not connected (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 90,716 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 90,713 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 86,459 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))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 80,345 miles

offside rear tyre close to limit inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2016 75,795 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 71,273 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 68,102 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 68,093 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 61,899 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 61,897 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 58,237 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 58,208 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 49,519 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 49,411 miles

n/s door mirror glass in very poor condition.

slight play in rear anti-roll bar o/s drop link swivel joints.

Pass 8 Aug 2009 42,435 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre worn virtually to the limit, suggest renewed.

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 36,242 miles

small chip in windscreen zone (A) under 10mm.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 26,838 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 26,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 16,542 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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LN03 DHV is a 2003 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LN03 DHV, 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 LN03 DHV registered?

LN03 DHV is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is LN03 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN03 DHV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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