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LL51 LMM

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

125,592 mi
Last recorded125,592 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 LMM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 125,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension components generally corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2024 123,584 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 123,007 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 123,007 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 123,004 miles

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 120,847 miles

Offside Rear door wont open from outside

Pass 23 Aug 2021 117,698 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 115,991 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

covers on sills

undertray fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2019

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

covers on sills

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2018 106,429 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside h/brake efficiency just met

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2018 106,427 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside h/brake efficiency just met

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 100,575 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 95,693 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2016 95,690 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 90,985 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2014 87,476 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2014 87,476 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2013 83,842 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 83,842 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 81,138 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 78,232 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 75,681 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 71,714 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 54,427 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 42,076 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 42,073 miles

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

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

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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LL51 LMM is a 2002 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 LL51 LMM, 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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LL51 LMM is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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