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S100 ORM

2003 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,160 mi
Last recorded101,160 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS100 ORM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 101,160 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 97,452 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 95,099 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 92,872 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 91,462 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Nov 2020 91,462 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 88,024 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 84,498 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 73,677 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 67,714 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 65,741 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 65,472 miles

Differential leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front road wheel inside edge dented

nearside front tyre badly worn on inside edge

nearside rear road wheel inside edge dented

offside front road wheel inside edge slightly dented

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,436 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,323 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front road wheel inside edge dented

nearside rear road wheel inside edge slightly dented

Pass 23 Apr 2011 44,178 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 37,467 miles

front tyres perished and worn inner edge

nearside front wheel rim dented

Fail 20 Apr 2010 37,467 miles

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

front tyres perished and worn inner edge

nearside front wheel rim dented

Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,200 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 27,195 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 24,846 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 24,846 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 23,130 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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S100 ORM is a 2003 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S100 ORM, 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 S100 ORM registered?

S100 ORM is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is S100 ORM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S100 ORM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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