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RN52 WVZ

2003 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

72,096 mi
Last recorded72,096 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 WVZ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 72,096 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 72,009 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Upper Rear Arm Outer Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Upper Rear Arm Outer Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 72,009 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Upper Rear Arm Outer Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Upper Rear Arm Outer Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 70,860 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 69,481 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 68,738 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 67,795 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 66,538 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 64,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 63,842 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 62,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to nearside and offside rear seat

engine oil on minimum

Fail 1 Apr 2015 62,251 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to nearside and offside rear seat

engine oil on minimum

Pass 5 Sep 2013 57,272 miles

child seat fitted to nearside and offside seat

Fail 20 Aug 2013 57,179 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

KNOCKING NOISE HEARD FROM THE CENTER OF THE VEHICLE. SPLASH COVERS WOULD BE REQUIRED TO BE REMOVED TO OBSERVE AND TEST AREAS AROUND GEARBOX AREA.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 52,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted on nearside and offside rear seat

Fail 3 Apr 2012 52,127 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted on nearside and offside rear seat

Pass 31 Mar 2011 48,551 miles

child seat fitted on offside rear seat

Pass 31 Mar 2010 46,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil on minimum

Pass 28 Mar 2009 43,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on inner and outer tread

Pass 7 Mar 2008 39,558 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 39,527 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 34,371 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 22,881 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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RN52 WVZ is a 2003 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 RN52 WVZ, 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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What year was RN52 WVZ registered?

RN52 WVZ is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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