2003 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · LM53 DHD
2003 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 24/12/2003. Recorded mileage 298,715 miles. MOT valid until 20/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 298,715 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 4941cc
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LM53 DHD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 298,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for BMW M5
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
LM53 DHD Mileage History
- 06/10/2023288,312 mi
- 07/10/2024293,650 mi+5,338 mi
- 22/10/2024293,829 mi+179 mi
- 17/09/2025298,567 mi+4,738 mi
- 23/09/2025298,715 mi+148 mi
Average of roughly 5,291 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LM53 DHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW M5 (LM53 DHD) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low leveling adjuster is damage (4.1.2 (a))”.
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