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YK03 DPV

2003 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

104,856 mi
Last recorded104,856 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 DPV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 104,856 miles

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

Drivers mirror discolouring.

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody corrosion.

Pass 22 Nov 2022 104,807 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 104,648 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 104,334 miles

FUEL PIPE RUSTY

Pass 15 Nov 2019 103,819 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 102,723 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 101,549 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 101,254 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 101,213 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear sidewall cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2015 100,895 miles

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes very rusty

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres sidewall cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2014 98,411 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

fuel pipe very rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2013 96,615 miles

both front tyres are cracking

Pass 21 Nov 2012 95,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly corrodded

Fail 21 Nov 2012 95,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs slightly corrodded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 92,059 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 24 Aug 2010 89,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 89,045 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 79,807 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 70,743 miles

front tyres low on edges

Pass 6 Aug 2007 55,417 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 55,402 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 28,205 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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YK03 DPV is a 2003 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YK03 DPV, 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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YK03 DPV is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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