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C13 MPA

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,855 mi
Last recorded109,855 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 MPA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 109,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 27 Apr 2019 109,221 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brae pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 108,637 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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 107,103 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 105,661 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 103,468 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 101,053 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 96,900 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 96,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 96,049 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 94,489 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 93,872 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 91,613 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 89,679 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 87,671 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 84,810 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 84,810 miles

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

Offside rear diff seal leaking

Pass 9 Dec 2005 75,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parking brake effort just passed at 17%

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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C13 MPA is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C13 MPA, 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 C13 MPA registered?

C13 MPA is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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