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HK51 RNJ

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,028 mi
Last recorded96,028 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 RNJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 96,028 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 94,244 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 94,237 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 91,519 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 89,306 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 89,303 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 89,254 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 89,254 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 13 Mar 2014 87,460 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 78,915 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 66,473 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 64,817 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 61,284 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 52,211 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight oil seapage at rear diff seals

Fail 17 Dec 2009 52,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight oil seapage at rear diff seals

Pass 18 Dec 2008 44,793 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 35,795 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 35,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 32,174 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 32,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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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HK51 RNJ is a 2002 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK51 RNJ, 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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HK51 RNJ is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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