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AE52 KOD

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,469 mi
Last recorded65,469 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 KOD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 65,469 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 65,401 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 65,231 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 64,397 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 64,195 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 64,195 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 62,333 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 60,975 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 60,960 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2017 59,801 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 59,663 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 58,084 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 55,754 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 54,008 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 53,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 52,947 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 51,971 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 49,922 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 49,073 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 49,073 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 47,732 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 44,632 miles

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

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 30 Oct 2006 40,705 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 35,810 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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AE52 KOD 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 83.3%.

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 AE52 KOD, 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 AE52 KOD registered?

AE52 KOD is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AE52 KOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 KOD shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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