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BAZ 544

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,056 mi
Last recorded47,056 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 544
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 47,056 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 47,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020
Fail 15 Jul 2020

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Side repeater missing both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 45,150 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 44,032 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2012
Fail 31 Aug 2012

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 33,296 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 33,296 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

N/S/F WIND SCREEN DAMAGED,REPLACEMENT ADVISED.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 27,828 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 27,828 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 19,170 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 14,087 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2005 11,718 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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BAZ 544 is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BAZ 544, 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 BAZ 544 registered?

BAZ 544 is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BAZ 544 safe to buy?

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