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FH51 DVY

2002 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,442 mi
Last recorded158,442 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 DVY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2020 158,442 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

MIL light on

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Oct 2019 156,926 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Sep 2019 156,917 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake binding

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine MIL light on

engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Aug 2019 156,911 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged badly perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

battery extension terminal cover missing top of engine

both front inner sills corroded and o/s/f outer sill

engine MIL light on

engine covers, under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

fuel cap seal perished

main fuel pipe corroded

temporary repair headlamp levelling device sensor o/s/f suspension arm

Pass 17 Aug 2018 154,943 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front headlight control temporary repair

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

bonnet safety catch faulty

corrosion rear of both sills

engine and under body covers fitted

fuel cap seal shows perrishing

fuel pipe corroded under body

sill covers both sides

Pass 17 Aug 2017 151,861 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both rear inner sills corroded

engine fault light on

park brake efficiency only just met

upper and lower engine covers and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 149,232 miles

handbrake efficiency only just met (16%)

n/s/r sill corroded

upper and lower engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 145,417 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 145,414 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 143,190 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 135,157 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 135,157 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine light on

Pass 28 May 2012 132,303 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2011 129,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2010 124,265 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 May 2010 124,265 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 113,918 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 105,174 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 96,766 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 82,060 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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FH51 DVY is a 2002 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FH51 DVY, 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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FH51 DVY is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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