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2002 BMW M5

Red Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

11,060 mi
Last recorded11,060 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 VFS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 11,060 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 11,055 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 11,027 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 10,858 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 10,400 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 10,376 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 10,343 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 10,321 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 10,275 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 10,170 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 10,021 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 9,591 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 9,231 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2013 8,957 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 8,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 8,825 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 8,555 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 5,762 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 5,356 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 4,862 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 4,448 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 4,394 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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2 VFS is a 2002 BMW M5 in Red with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 2 VFS, 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 2 VFS registered?

2 VFS is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 16 January 2002.

Is 2 VFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 VFS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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