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KC51 WNJ

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

164,800 mi
Last recorded164,800 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 WNJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 164,800 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025
Fail 15 Feb 2025

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock leaking

Offside Rear shock leaking

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

eml light on dash

Pass 23 Feb 2023

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket corroded x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear jacking points corroded, undertrays covering view (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket corroded x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear jacking points corroded, undertrays covering view (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 162,467 miles

nearside front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2020 156,941 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 152,397 miles

offside windscreen wiper split

Fail 11 Jan 2019 152,397 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

offside windscreen wiper split

Pass 20 Jan 2018 146,627 miles

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

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2017 139,522 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill under plastic trim (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak from engine area and rear differental ()

engine management light on

Fail 26 Jan 2017 139,522 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill under plastic trim (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak from engine area and rear differental ()

engine management light on

Pass 3 Feb 2016 132,435 miles

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

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)

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 132,428 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 132,428 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 30 Jan 2014 111,681 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 103,258 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 103,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 103,238 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 96,064 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear and nearside front tyres are wearing on edges

exhaust system is corroded

front brake discs are badly corroded on inner surfaces advise replacement

Pass 16 Feb 2011 88,037 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front brake discs are corroded

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 14 Feb 2011 87,977 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front brake discs are corroded

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 2 Feb 2010 77,159 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake discs are badly pitted on inner surfaces advise replacement soon

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 1 Feb 2010 77,152 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake discs are badly pitted on inner surfaces advise replacement soon

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 10 Feb 2009 67,464 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 46,915 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 46,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 36,205 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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KC51 WNJ is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 KC51 WNJ, 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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KC51 WNJ is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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