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1 MLD

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

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Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi
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Vehicle Details

Registration1 MLD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc
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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026
Pass 17 Apr 2025 77,101 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 77,057 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 77,057 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 76,933 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 75,946 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 75,921 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 75,899 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 74,531 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 73,455 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 72,235 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 72,235 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe holed (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 70,889 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 68,680 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 66,065 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 63,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 59,708 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 54,900 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 51,000 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 46,919 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 41,907 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 36,641 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 31,484 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 27,120 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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1 MLD is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 89,103 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 1 MLD, 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 24 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 1 MLD registered?

1 MLD is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 14 January 2002.

Is 1 MLD safe to buy?

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