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RY03 OKA

2003 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,391 mi
Last recorded68,391 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 OKA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 68,391 miles

front brake discs deteriorated

nearside rear tyre has small damage to inner side wall, and small cut within tread, but not deep enough to reach cords

rear brake discs deteriorated

Fail 21 Nov 2011 68,324 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs deteriorated

nearside rear tyre has small damage to inner side wall, and small cut within tread, but not deep enough to reach cords

rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2010 62,980 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 54,510 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 52,549 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 52,549 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 45,349 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 38,892 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 31,457 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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RY03 OKA is a 2003 BMW M5 in Black 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 RY03 OKA, 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 RY03 OKA registered?

RY03 OKA is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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The MOT history for RY03 OKA 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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