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LN02 UTW

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,859 mi
Last recorded136,859 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 UTW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 136,859 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 132,244 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 132,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 128,112 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 123,967 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 121,241 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 118,746 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear diff leak

Fail 1 Sep 2020 118,726 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear diff leak

Fail 11 Jul 2020 118,599 miles

Brake performance not tested condition of brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in front of wheel arch (marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 115,718 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 113,111 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 109,591 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 109,591 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) also chaffed slightly (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brakes binding (3.5.1k)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

handbrake effort poor

Fail 28 Mar 2017 109,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush missing/broken (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner side wall ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 105,067 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 100,611 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 97,430 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 97,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 93,983 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 23 Mar 2013 93,719 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2012 89,619 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2011 83,197 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 77,558 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2009 70,377 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 70,338 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 62,905 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 56,194 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006

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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LN02 UTW is a 2002 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LN02 UTW, 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 LN02 UTW registered?

LN02 UTW is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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