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2003 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,047 mi
Last recorded168,047 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 USB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 168,047 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill, Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill, Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 163,642 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 163,642 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 158,577 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

General corrosion to vehicle and components

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 158,489 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

General corrosion to vehicle and components

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 154,311 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Pass 9 Feb 2022 148,905 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 143,389 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitting on the Inner faces outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads appear to be wearing thinner than the outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Outer Fuel return pipe starting to corrode

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 139,209 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Pinion oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode close to the flexi pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Fuel hose corroded Fuel return pipe is heavily corroded but not leaking (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode close to the flexi pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 139,119 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Excessive fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Pinion oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode close to the flexi pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Fuel hose corroded Fuel return pipe is heavily corroded but not leaking (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode close to the flexi pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 132,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

bonnet secondary catch sticking

nearside metal fuel pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2018 126,793 miles

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

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2017 121,113 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 113,644 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 112,975 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

oil leak at diff

Pass 6 Feb 2014 110,322 miles

O/s/r tyre on the 1.6mm wear limit.N/s/r trye at 2.0mm.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 106,298 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 106,298 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

steering slightly stiff in operation

Pass 7 Feb 2012 103,240 miles

Slight play in steering linkage.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 97,267 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 97,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 87,910 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 61,641 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 61,641 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 57,634 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 39,235 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 38,117 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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OW03 USB is a 2003 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OW03 USB, 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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OW03 USB is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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