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SK52 ZVP

2003 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,498 mi
Last recorded99,498 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 ZVP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 99,498 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 99,448 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 96,778 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 92,858 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 87,339 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 81,083 miles

Central under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2020 77,862 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 77,532 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 77,354 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 77,147 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 76,802 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 76,341 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 74,277 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 72,776 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 72,768 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 72,341 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 69,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 64,089 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 58,362 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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SK52 ZVP is a 2003 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SK52 ZVP, 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 SK52 ZVP registered?

SK52 ZVP is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is SK52 ZVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK52 ZVP shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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