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H10 LAP

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

97,745 mi
Last recorded97,745 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 LAP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 97,745 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear fuel pipe ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 97,664 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 97,591 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 97,490 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 97,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 97,347 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 97,189 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 97,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 96,817 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 96,545 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 96,154 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 95,599 miles

all brake discs some corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2015 95,284 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 94,345 miles

minor cut rear right tyre in tread

Pass 25 Jan 2013 91,426 miles

front traction arm bushs splitting

rear brake pads outer approx 3.5mm

Pass 23 Jan 2012 87,259 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 83,641 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 83,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre has a cut accross tread oninside edge not down to cords

Pass 25 Jan 2010 78,665 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 73,459 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 66,802 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 60,060 miles

centre tie rod arm some wear

l/h/r tyre 3mm

Pass 8 Feb 2006 51,888 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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H10 LAP 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 91.3%.

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 H10 LAP, 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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H10 LAP is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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