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AT51 CVU

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,628 mi
Last recorded140,628 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT51 CVU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 140,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 138,536 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 124,631 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 120,444 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 120,431 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

diff leaking oil

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jul 2014 114,735 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 114,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 111,934 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 109,234 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 102,625 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 90,317 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 71,867 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 61,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 61,784 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 52,372 miles

N/S/F LAMP LENS BROKEN

Pass 27 Jan 2006 35,064 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)

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 CVU is a 2002 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AT51 CVU, 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 CVU registered?

AT51 CVU is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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