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A8 KFS

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

112,475 mi
Last recorded112,475 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 KFS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 112,475 miles

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 111,271 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 110,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 108,067 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight movement steering drop arm splines. (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 107,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam led. (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam led (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight movement steering drop arm splines. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 106,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repetor (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repetor (4.4.3 (a))

near side and off side rear inner sill sowing signs of corrosion.

Fail 20 Jul 2021 106,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repetor (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repetor (4.4.3 (a))

near side and off side rear inner sill sowing signs of corrosion.

Pass 15 Jul 2020 104,328 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 101,600 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 101,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 4 May 2017 101,525 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 101,519 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 97,265 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 97,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 91,013 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 85,598 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 85,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre punctured

Pass 13 Nov 2012 80,412 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 76,046 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 70,556 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 66,187 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 12 Nov 2008 61,330 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 57,422 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 57,421 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 45,288 miles

both front tyres low tread on extreme edges

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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A8 KFS 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 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A8 KFS, 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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A8 KFS is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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