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DE02 PUU

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,006 mi
Last recorded126,006 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 126,006 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 126,006 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both sides front (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 125,934 miles

Central Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged Front and rear (4.2.A.1a)

Rear diff oil leak.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 125,822 miles

Centre fuel pipes corroding

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Nearside front and rear roadwheels slightly damaged

Nearside rear tyre sidewall run flat damage

Offside front brake pipe corroding

Wiper blades split but still clearing screen

Pass 10 Sep 2015 124,714 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 122,783 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear diff oil leak.

Fail 17 Sep 2014 122,776 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear diff oil leak.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 116,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2013 116,201 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 108,567 miles

rear diff leaking

Fail 27 Sep 2012 108,567 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear diff leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2011 105,042 miles

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

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

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

front wipers starting to split

fuel cap seal slightly worn

not all brake pipes visable

Fail 6 Oct 2011 105,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front wipers starting to split

fuel cap seal slightly worn

not all brake pipes visable

Pass 19 May 2010 93,735 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 93,517 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 86,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 82,664 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 71,950 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 71,090 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 58,106 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 58,093 miles

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

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

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

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 PUU is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 PUU, 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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DE02 PUU is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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