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LC52 CTZ

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,875 mi
Last recorded147,875 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 CTZ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 147,875 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 147,294 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 147,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 146,410 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 146,401 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 145,857 miles

Oil leak Engine oil ()

Oil leak Rear diff oil ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 145,857 miles

Obligatory mirror missing Interior (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak Engine oil ()

Oil leak Rear diff oil ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 144,636 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 144,436 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 141,072 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 136,613 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 134,558 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 134,554 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 123,456 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 123,456 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 112,096 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 105,089 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 97,945 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 91,887 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 81,957 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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LC52 CTZ is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue 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 LC52 CTZ, 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 LC52 CTZ registered?

LC52 CTZ is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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