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KB02 YFY

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,030 mi
Last recorded132,030 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB02 YFY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 132,030 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020
Pass 19 Sep 2019 126,200 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 124,514 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 123,742 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 123,740 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bracket missing (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 121,447 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 121,447 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012
Fail 22 Jun 2012

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 107,646 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 117,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2010 105,715 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 107,073 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 97,294 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 82,127 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 82,127 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) 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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KB02 YFY is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KB02 YFY, 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 KB02 YFY registered?

KB02 YFY is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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