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OV03 ZTK

2003 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

183,729 mi
Last recorded183,729 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 ZTK
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 183,729 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight movement steering box shaft to drop arm

Fail 26 Apr 2013 183,729 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight movement steering box shaft to drop arm

Pass 23 Apr 2012 179,767 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 155,663 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 155,663 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 135,940 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 135,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 116,521 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 116,521 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 91,087 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2007 73,516 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 73,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 56,610 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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OV03 ZTK is a 2003 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OV03 ZTK, 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 OV03 ZTK registered?

OV03 ZTK is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is OV03 ZTK safe to buy?

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