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M6 KEB

2003 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,748 mi
Last recorded142,748 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 5 Series98,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 KEB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 142,748 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 142,748 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 142,180 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 138,559 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 137,995 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 135,844 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 135,004 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 134,957 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 134,229 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 129,503 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 124,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 8 Nov 2013 120,882 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 113,694 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 2 Nov 2012 113,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front headlamp auto hight adjuster broken and will become part of the MOT next year

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Nov 2011 104,070 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 96,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 91,290 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 83,171 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 72,284 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 54,129 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 53,989 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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M6 KEB is a 2003 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 98,390 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M6 KEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M6 KEB?

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What year was M6 KEB registered?

M6 KEB is a 2003 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is M6 KEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M6 KEB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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