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YL03 RCV

2003 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

125,135 mi
Last recorded125,135 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M588,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 RCV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 125,135 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 125,092 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 123,134 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 118,376 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 114,261 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 100,521 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 100,007 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 99,907 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2015 99,800 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 98,462 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 97,225 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 95,802 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 94,728 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 92,069 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 78,991 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 57,954 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 49,621 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 49,621 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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YL03 RCV is a 2003 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YL03 RCV, 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 YL03 RCV registered?

YL03 RCV is a 2003 BMW M5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is YL03 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL03 RCV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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