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BA02 ADO

2002 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA02 ADO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Nov 2024

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under body ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

eml light on

Fail 6 Nov 2024

Nearside Front Position lamp not working angel eyes (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around jacking mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under body ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

eml light on

Pass 6 Nov 2023

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

eml on

rear wheel protectors damaged and insecure

Fail 6 Nov 2023

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

eml on

rear wheel protectors damaged and insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2022

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between tank and rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 149,737 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all discs corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2021 149,735 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all discs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020
Pass 28 Mar 2019 149,258 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 21 Mar 2019 149,257 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Mar 2018 145,520 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

eml light on

Pass 2 Mar 2017 139,144 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015
Pass 4 Mar 2014 116,510 miles

front brake discs pitted/scored

Fail 3 Mar 2014 116,505 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs pitted/scored

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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BA02 ADO is a 2002 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BA02 ADO, 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 BA02 ADO registered?

BA02 ADO is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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