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S62 EST

2003 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

150,784 mi
Last recorded150,784 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS62 EST
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 150,784 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 149,044 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2024 147,231 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2023 145,361 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 143,681 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 142,200 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 142,184 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 140,803 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 140,393 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexys x 2 slight leak (7.1.2)

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

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

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2016 133,302 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 125,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

set of show number plates in boot

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 119,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

show plates in boot

Fail 18 Sep 2014 119,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

show plates in boot

Pass 18 Sep 2013 114,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 108,773 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 101,292 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 94,895 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 94,895 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 86,640 miles

slight damaged to offside front lower panel

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front slight brake bind

Pass 13 Feb 2009 77,868 miles

both front tyres wearing from inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2008 68,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 49,646 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 48,696 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S62 EST is a 2003 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S62 EST, 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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S62 EST is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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