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1 XPH

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

83,838 mi
Last recorded83,838 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 XPH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 83,838 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 83,645 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 83,538 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 83,367 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 82,552 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 81,900 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 81,582 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front shocker weak - free travel

Offside Front shocker weak - free travel

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage front high pressure line (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r to o/s/r pipe showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filler cap sealing ring splitting

Fail 16 Apr 2019 81,582 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front shocker weak - free travel

Offside Front shocker weak - free travel

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage front high pressure line (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r to o/s/r pipe showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filler cap sealing ring splitting

Pass 16 Apr 2018 81,273 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 80,060 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 79,229 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 78,258 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 77,138 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 75,862 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 12 Apr 2013 75,849 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 Apr 2012 71,979 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 71,977 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 68,710 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 68,549 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/side front tyre cut in side wall

Fail 23 Mar 2011 68,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/side front tyre cut in side wall

ride height link broken o/s front

Pass 24 Mar 2010 68,098 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 67,017 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 61,819 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 54,293 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 40,873 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 XPH is a 2002 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 XPH, 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.

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What year was 1 XPH registered?

1 XPH is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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