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LG02 YVC

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

56,920 mi
Last recorded56,920 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 YVC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 56,920 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 56,496 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 55,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear ball joint dust cover slightly worn

Offside Rear ball joint dust cover slightly worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 54,186 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 53,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 53,416 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 51,477 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 47,586 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 47,584 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 46,231 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2015

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 44,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2013 43,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2013 43,143 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 40,819 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 39,819 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,257 miles

Centre brake light not working

Front discs corroding

Front pads getting low

Large scratch on boot

Large scratch on bottom of NSR door

Tear on outer sidewall of N/S/F tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2009 34,056 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 30,068 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 30,068 miles

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

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

Oil leak

two rear seat belts not checked child seats fited

Pass 31 Aug 2007 25,439 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 25,432 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jun 2006 22,295 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 22,295 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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LG02 YVC is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LG02 YVC, 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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LG02 YVC is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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