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M5 PXA

2003 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

91,721 mi
Last recorded91,721 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 91,721 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 91,532 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2023 91,393 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL PINION OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 91,187 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 91,042 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 90,775 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 90,463 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 89,190 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 88,864 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 88,405 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 88,160 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 82,457 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 76,630 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 10 Dec 2012 73,838 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 72,056 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 67,315 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 59,308 miles

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

windsceen cracked outside wiper swept area

Pass 26 Sep 2008 52,833 miles

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

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

hand brake reserve travel is minimal

large crack in lower nearside of windscreen outside swept area

Fail 26 Sep 2008 52,833 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

hand brake reserve travel is minimal

large crack in lower nearside of windscreen outside swept area

Pass 12 Oct 2007 47,210 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 42,389 miles

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

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

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

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 PXA is a 2003 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 PXA, 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 M5 PXA registered?

M5 PXA is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is M5 PXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 PXA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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