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V8 DRT

2003 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

174,664 mi
Last recorded174,664 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 DRT
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 174,664 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 172,193 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 171,110 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 161,088 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 158,234 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 148,231 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 146,049 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 146,005 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 123,061 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 103,402 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 88,204 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 88,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 60,394 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 41,532 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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V8 DRT is a 2003 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 V8 DRT, 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 V8 DRT registered?

V8 DRT is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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