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P1 DUP

2003 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

131,436 mi
Last recorded131,436 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 DUP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 131,436 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 130,570 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 130,244 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 129,544 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 127,947 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 125,465 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 125,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 122,883 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 121,068 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 119,379 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 115,480 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 110,964 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 108,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

movement detected on nearside front shock absorber between shaft and casing

Fail 8 Jan 2015 108,633 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

movement detected on nearside front shock absorber between shaft and casing

Pass 10 Jan 2014 102,446 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 102,446 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 98,886 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 95,022 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 88,470 miles

front yaw rate sensor clip broken

Pass 18 Jan 2010 83,873 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 74,231 miles

Both nearside and offside rear upper control arm dust seals leaking grease.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 60,038 miles

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 19 Jan 2007 45,553 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 45,548 miles

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

rear differential leaking

Pass 3 Jan 2006 33,624 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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P1 DUP is a 2003 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P1 DUP, 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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P1 DUP is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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