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M5 GYF

2003 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

168,228 mi
Last recorded168,228 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 GYF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 168,228 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 166,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nsr\osr (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 166,210 miles

both front shock absorbers worn

both front tyres worn inner edge

both rear tyres worn center tread

exhaust bracket broken system still secure

possible coolant leak/residue

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2023 166,206 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

both front shock absorbers worn

both front tyres worn inner edge

exhaust bracket broken

rear tyres worn center tread

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2020 163,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 156,219 miles

BOTH REAR brake flexis slightly perished cords not showing

N/S/R nail in tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2018 148,019 miles

Both Rear brake flexis slightly perished

O/S/R tyre slightly worn center tread

fuel lines slightly corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2018 147,669 miles

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

Both Rear brake flexis slightly perished

O/S/R tyre slightly worn center tread

fuel lines slightly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 142,345 miles

both rear brake flexis slightly perished

Pass 10 Mar 2016 135,082 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Slight wear in stg box

Fail 10 Mar 2016 135,082 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight wear in stg box

Pass 17 Mar 2015 125,332 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 114,616 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 106,986 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2012 100,504 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 86,240 miles

offside front tyre wearing outside edge

Fail 15 Dec 2010 86,240 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 26 Oct 2009 77,684 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 69,934 miles

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

all four tyres on legal limit

Pass 29 Oct 2007 61,341 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn inside edge

Pass 23 May 2006 46,537 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 46,537 miles

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

Front 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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M5 GYF is a 2003 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M5 GYF, 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 M5 GYF registered?

M5 GYF is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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The MOT history for M5 GYF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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