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MT52 YVB

2003 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,346 mi
Last recorded81,346 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 YVB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 81,346 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 150,724 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 150,698 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jan 2011 149,533 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 149,533 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 142,503 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 136,652 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 136,552 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 129,664 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 129,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 121,990 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 121,988 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 114,164 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 114,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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MT52 YVB is a 2003 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MT52 YVB, 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 MT52 YVB registered?

MT52 YVB is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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The MOT history for MT52 YVB shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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