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RK03 ZWA

2003 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,094 mi
Last recorded44,094 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 ZWA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 44,094 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 42,378 miles

Front Disc inner edge corroded.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 40,671 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 39,677 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 39,666 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 37,757 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 5 Dec 2011 35,262 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 33,202 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 33,202 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 30,917 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 28,680 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 23,270 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 19,162 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 19,162 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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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RK03 ZWA is a 2003 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RK03 ZWA, 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 RK03 ZWA registered?

RK03 ZWA is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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The MOT history for RK03 ZWA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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