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DA51 UBU

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

72,812 mi
Last recorded72,812 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 UBU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 72,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 70,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 69,036 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 69,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 67,494 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2019 67,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017
Fail 15 Sep 2017

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 59,092 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 56,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Aug 2015 56,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 54,590 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 51,424 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,014 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipe heavily corroded. Needs further attention.

Front tyres thinning on edges.

Fail 9 May 2012 48,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Metal fuel pipe N/S is very corroded

O/S washer jet poor

O/S wiper has split

O/S/F & N/S/F tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 May 2011 46,807 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 46,807 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 42,469 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front discs corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2009 38,001 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 34,510 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 34,489 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 31,200 miles

The n/s/r seat belt has been only partially inspected due to the fitment of a child seat.

There is a small 'cut' in the n/s/f brake hose, replacement strongly recommended.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 28,402 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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DA51 UBU is a 2002 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DA51 UBU, 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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DA51 UBU is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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