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BD02 RWO

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,068 mi
Last recorded156,068 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 RWO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 156,068 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 156,029 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 115,935 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

FUEL TANK has been repaired on o/s.

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edges.

oil leak from all diff seals

Fail 27 Jan 2016 155,729 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak from all diff seals

Pass 28 Nov 2014 146,000 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

Fuel tank repaired but not leaking

Nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear tyre valves cracking

Nearside rear tyre 3mm + Worn on inner edge

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 138,003 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2013 137,963 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2012 127,441 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 119,656 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 113,274 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 113,241 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 92,344 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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BD02 RWO is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BD02 RWO, 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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BD02 RWO is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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