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AH02 EVO

2002 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,842 mi
Last recorded81,842 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH02 EVO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 81,842 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 78,287 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 77,110 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded under floor pan ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 77,110 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded under floor pan ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 76,962 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 76,962 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s pipe not connected fully (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 75,984 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

parking brake effort low,just passing on 16%

Fail 1 Sep 2021 75,984 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

parking brake effort low,just passing on 16%

Pass 13 Aug 2020 75,113 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres, sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 75,079 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splits around sidewall,to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front splits and cracks in the outer sidewall

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres, sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 74,813 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both support bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 74,813 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both support bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 73,725 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing low

fuel pipe from tank running to engine corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2017 72,644 miles

parking brake effort low,just passing on 16% limit

Pass 7 Jun 2016 68,100 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 65,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 61,096 miles

All tyre inner outer edges have low tread.

All tyres have age cracks to tread.

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Osr tyre has cuts no cords showing.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 56,654 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 56,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 51,344 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 51,344 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 47,164 miles

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

offside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2010 46,727 miles

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

fuel cap seal perishing slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2009 44,823 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 39,171 miles

slight front brake judder

slight oil leak from diff flange seal

Fail 9 Jan 2008 39,140 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight front brake judder

slight oil leak from diff flange seal

Pass 16 Jan 2007 36,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 36,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2006 34,238 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 34,238 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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AH02 EVO is a 2002 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AH02 EVO, 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 AH02 EVO registered?

AH02 EVO is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 2 December 2002.

Is AH02 EVO safe to buy?

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