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LK02 GVC

2002 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,312 mi
Last recorded169,312 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK02 GVC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2017 169,312 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 167,012 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 160,739 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 160,731 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 148,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all brake discs corroded on edges

both front tyres distorting and worn on inner edges

engine management light on

heavy oil leaks from rear axle

metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front foglight lens cracked

offside front tilt sensor snapped

oil leaks

rear brakes slightly binding

slight play in both rear antiroll bar link pin ball joints

Pass 4 Mar 2013 148,158 miles

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)

all brake discs corroded on edges

both front tyres distorting and worn on inner edges

engine management light on

heavy oil leaks from rear axle

metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front foglight lens cracked

offside front tilt sensor snapped

oil leaks

rear brakes slightly binding

slight play in both rear antiroll bar link pin ball joints

Pass 27 Jan 2012 131,974 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 125,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

diff leaking oil onto exhaust

Pass 16 Feb 2010 105,020 miles

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)

Oil leak

brake discs corroded on edges

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2009 94,034 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 84,232 miles

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

advise hand brake performance may nead adjustment

advise near side rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Jan 2007 69,582 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 69,578 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 62,248 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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LK02 GVC is a 2002 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LK02 GVC, 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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LK02 GVC is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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