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LC02 RZY

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,569 mi
Last recorded58,569 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 RZY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 58,569 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 56,733 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 56,119 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 56,110 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 56,070 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 May 2019 56,070 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 missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2018 55,369 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 52,770 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 52,770 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2016 50,026 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 49,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2015 46,691 miles

Both rear tyres have nails in them

Nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

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

Offside front tyre is worn on the edges

Oil level slightly high

Power steering bottle is slightly weeping

Powersteering pump has slight leak

Undertray covered in oil

Pass 30 May 2014 43,344 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre worn outer shoulder

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 May 2014 43,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre worn outer shoulder

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 40,124 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2013 40,124 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2012 36,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 May 2012 36,544 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2011 32,932 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

nearside rear tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

offside rear tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 20 May 2010 29,064 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 25,733 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 21,587 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2008 21,587 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 21 May 2008 21,544 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 16,371 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 12,520 miles

both rear tyre sidewall have cuts/damage on them

Fail 31 May 2006 12,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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LC02 RZY is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LC02 RZY, 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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LC02 RZY is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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