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M5 HPO

2003 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

105,233 mi
Last recorded105,233 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 HPO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 105,233 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 105,217 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 104,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 102,608 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 102,365 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 101,049 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 100,878 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 97,375 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 97,375 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 91,366 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 85,160 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 76,693 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 76,692 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 69,551 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 63,396 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 55,809 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 55,809 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 51,826 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 47,138 miles

o/s front tyre tread is badly damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2007 44,248 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 39,855 miles

brake discs in poor condition

Pass 4 May 2006 35,703 miles

oil leak on rear diff

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HPO is a 2003 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HPO, 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

How do I check the history of M5 HPO?

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What year was M5 HPO registered?

M5 HPO is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is M5 HPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 HPO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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