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E391 ANH

2002 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

198,081 mi
Last recorded198,081 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE391 ANH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2025 198,081 miles

Front side windows slightly tinted

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 196,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 190,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 187,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside Front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 187,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside Front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 185,885 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside Pipes Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 185,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel line front to rear corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2019 179,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 174,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake Hoses Cracking (Both)

Pass 11 Aug 2017

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides & side to side (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 155,276 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 144,612 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 133,515 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs inner face in poor condition

n/s/f headlight slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2013

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 109,583 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 102,744 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 102,682 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 94,553 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 83,477 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 73,179 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 61,795 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 58,333 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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E391 ANH is a 2002 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 E391 ANH, 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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E391 ANH is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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