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DE02 ADE

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,873 mi
Last recorded172,873 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 ADE
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 172,873 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 169,535 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 168,481 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 168,176 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 166,456 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 165,522 miles

corrosion to o/s/r sill ( covered by plastic trim )

Pass 1 Aug 2014 164,526 miles

corrosion to osr sill but covered in plastic abs traction light flicked on during test

Pass 27 Jul 2013 155,486 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2013 155,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 154,007 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 153,939 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 145,638 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 137,108 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front exhaust mounting missing

offside front brake pipe corroded

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2010 136,992 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front exhaust mounting missing

offside front brake pipe corroded

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2009 131,751 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 113,469 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2007 93,841 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 93,841 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 79,660 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 79,660 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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DE02 ADE is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE02 ADE, 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 DE02 ADE registered?

DE02 ADE is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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