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RE03 YWC

2003 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,803 mi
Last recorded120,803 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 YWC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 120,803 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 120,673 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 120,606 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 120,101 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 120,101 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 119,596 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 117,337 miles

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

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

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

rear above diff exhaust heat shield loose has been rubbing against prop shaft coupling

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2018 111,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside + offside front to reaer (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play + splitting/cracking nearside + offside front suspension lower rear arm inner thrust bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight separating nearside + offside rear suspension lower arm front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 105,698 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s (3.7.B.6b)

slight play + splitting/cracking n/s o/s front suspension lower arm inner stab bushes

Pass 29 Sep 2016 99,517 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 97,049 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 97,049 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 94,250 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 91,051 miles

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

n/s/front tyre wearing outer/inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2012 85,139 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 80,801 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 73,700 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake is out of balance

Fail 13 Sep 2010 73,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake is out of balance

Pass 17 Sep 2009 67,886 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 62,254 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 52,676 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 52,668 miles

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

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

Unable to inspect brake master clyinder or servo

Pass 13 Sep 2006 40,680 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 40,598 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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RE03 YWC is a 2003 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RE03 YWC, 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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RE03 YWC is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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