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E39 RAM

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,777 mi
Last recorded124,777 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE39 RAM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 124,777 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 124,176 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 121,552 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 118,712 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 116,704 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 115,198 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 114,018 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 112,811 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 111,115 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 110,835 miles

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

OS Mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2015 109,373 miles

All tyres wearing low and perished

NSR Shock damp

OS Dor mirror glass deteriorated

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

Wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2015 109,373 miles

Wiper blades deteriorated

All tyres wearing low and perished

NSR Shock damp

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OS Dor mirror glass deteriorated

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 108,251 miles

Diff damp

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 106,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust brackets corroded

rear differential leaking fluid

Fail 16 Aug 2013 106,847 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres cracking

diff oil seal leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2012 105,509 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 105,443 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 104,352 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 102,121 miles

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

n/s/r+o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 1 Sep 2010 102,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

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

both rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 6 Oct 2009 101,122 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 101,020 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 98,336 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 98,336 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 96,466 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 86,507 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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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E39 RAM is a 2002 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E39 RAM, 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 E39 RAM registered?

E39 RAM is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is E39 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E39 RAM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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