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RN52 XPA

2003 BMW M5

Purple Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,157 mi
Last recorded173,157 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 XPA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 173,157 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 173,157 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 166,927 miles

All covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2010 155,311 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 155,311 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 140,620 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 114,614 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 94,289 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 65,707 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 XPA is a 2003 BMW M5 in Purple with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XPA, 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 RN52 XPA registered?

RN52 XPA is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 20 February 2003.

Is RN52 XPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN52 XPA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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