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RJ52 BCX

2003 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,235 mi
Last recorded148,235 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 BCX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 148,235 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 146,509 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 146,036 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 139,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2017 135,125 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 133,060 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 133,060 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Unable to check nearside front wheel bearing due to binding brake, will be checked at re-test

Pass 12 Dec 2013 121,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2013 121,717 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2012 110,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front ride hieght/level sensor not attatched

Fail 24 Dec 2012 110,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front ride hieght/level sensor not attatched

Pass 3 Dec 2011 106,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nsf tyre worn on the inner and outer edges. Also is slightly perished on the sidewalls.

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

Osf tyre worn on the inner edge.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 99,794 miles

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

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

engine undertray loose

front discs corroded

slight play near side front steering

Pass 22 Sep 2009 94,866 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 94,865 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 88,321 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 88,321 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 81,762 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 65,516 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 56,531 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 58,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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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RJ52 BCX is a 2003 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ52 BCX, 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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RJ52 BCX is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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