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AT51 BMW

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,895 mi
Last recorded88,895 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT51 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 88,895 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 88,850 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 88,838 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 88,738 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 88,735 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 87,300 miles

nearside lower sill slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 83,626 miles

Rear hand brake require repaire or adjustment

Pass 11 Oct 2015 79,367 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 76,532 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2013 71,418 miles

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 13 Aug 2012 65,714 miles

Nail Off side rear tyre

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear axle has small oil leak

Sat nav holder lower centre of screen

Pass 19 Mar 2011 60,381 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)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 60,381 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 59,610 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 58,607 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 53,475 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 53,475 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2006 49,936 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 46,925 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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AT51 BMW is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AT51 BMW, 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 AT51 BMW registered?

AT51 BMW is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is AT51 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT51 BMW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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