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ML03 RHA

2003 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,070 mi
Last recorded144,070 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 RHA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 144,070 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front lower ball joint boot deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 142,547 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 138,728 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Underside . ()

Fuel cap seal deteriorated .

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Head light level sensor link detached from suspension arm .

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under trays and sill covers obscuring some areas from test.

Fail 12 Feb 2021 138,716 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Hole in floor behind drivers seat. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Underside . ()

Fuel cap seal deteriorated .

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Head light level sensor link detached from suspension arm .

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under trays and sill covers obscuring some areas from test.

Pass 22 Jan 2020 133,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components from being tested

Fail 22 Jan 2020 133,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components from being tested

Pass 28 Jan 2019 130,123 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 130,123 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 125,332 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 114,865 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 114,865 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 106,724 miles

Offside Front fog lamp moisture inside lamp.

all metal brake pipes coated in grease.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 103,686 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 103,428 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 102,956 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 101,260 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 98,990 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 95,252 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 90,780 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 84,468 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 74,072 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 58,394 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RHA 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 81.8%.

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 ML03 RHA, 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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ML03 RHA is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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