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ML03 FZY

2003 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

294,337 mi
Last recorded294,337 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 FZY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 294,337 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2024 291,393 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 287,242 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST TO GEARBOX BRACKET CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BRAKE REACTION ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 284,227 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORROSION ON REAR INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened REAR DIFF SUPPORT BARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 279,720 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 276,918 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear both rear inner cills showing signs of corrosion

Central all discs showing signes of corrosion and wear

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 262,317 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 May 2019 262,239 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 246,402 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 228,914 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 214,537 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 198,740 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 198,740 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 183,053 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 164,631 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)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 164,631 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Fail 11 May 2012 149,812 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2012 149,812 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 132,844 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 114,574 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 96,673 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 78,772 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 57,520 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 38,619 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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ML03 FZY is a 2003 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ML03 FZY, 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 ML03 FZY registered?

ML03 FZY is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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