2003 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · M500 RDP
2003 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 15 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 134,993 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,993 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M500 RDP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 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.
M500 RDP Mileage History
- 20/06/2023134,728 mi
- 30/05/2025134,991 mi+263 mi
- 05/06/2025134,993 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 135 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
M500 RDP 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 (M500 RDP) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 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: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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