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DR52 BMW

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,452 mi
Last recorded84,452 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR52 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 84,452 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 84,011 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 82,416 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 79,713 miles

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 7 Oct 2017 78,134 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 77,856 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)

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)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 73,394 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 71,029 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 67,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to kerb nugger on off side rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2013 63,565 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 63,565 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 61,035 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)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre outer wall damaged

rear foot brakesa uneven

Pass 12 Nov 2010 52,377 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 45,474 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 38,683 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 38,679 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 27,955 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 15,297 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 11 Nov 2005 6,623 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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DR52 BMW is a 2002 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DR52 BMW, 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 DR52 BMW registered?

DR52 BMW is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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