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LB52 UVP

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

184,437 mi
Last recorded184,437 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 UVP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 184,437 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 177,265 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 177,260 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Offside front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 171,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 167,414 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 167,414 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 165,613 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 159,358 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 133,943 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 118,551 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 103,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 and close to cord's inner edge(STRONG ADVISE) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 and close to cord's inner edge(STRONG ADVISE) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 96,187 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 91,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2014 91,798 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2013 89,361 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 87,712 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 80,949 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 77,739 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 75,999 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 71,855 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 Dec 2007 67,921 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Dec 2006 59,015 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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LB52 UVP is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LB52 UVP, 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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What year was LB52 UVP registered?

LB52 UVP is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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