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GX51 EHF

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

130,168 mi
Last recorded130,168 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 EHF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 130,168 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 129,635 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 129,142 miles
Pass 22 May 2022 128,635 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 126,721 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 124,819 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 123,227 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 121,563 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017
Pass 21 Apr 2016 118,765 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 114,792 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 May 2015 114,783 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)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 114,669 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

eml on

o/s/r sill slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2014 110,888 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 110,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 105,986 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 100,374 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 96,555 miles

evidence of movement at steering box spline to drop arm

nearside front tyre worn low

slight wear/free play in nearside track rod inner ball joint

Pass 15 Jan 2010 93,895 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 92,228 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 85,902 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 80,966 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 80,966 miles

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

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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GX51 EHF is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GX51 EHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX51 EHF registered?

GX51 EHF is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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