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RK03 ZXE

2003 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,895 mi
Last recorded82,895 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 ZXE
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 82,895 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 82,722 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 78,289 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 77,411 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 76,535 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 75,628 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 75,374 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 3 Feb 2017 75,373 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 2 Mar 2016 73,479 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 67,884 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 62,769 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tryes worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Jan 2014 62,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2012 54,331 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 47,454 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 41,045 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 27,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 27,540 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 12,840 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 12,555 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 11,204 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 9,552 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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RK03 ZXE 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 85.7%.

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 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 RK03 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

RK03 ZXE is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 3 April 2003.

Is RK03 ZXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK03 ZXE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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