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LO02 YGL

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,598 mi
Last recorded31,598 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO02 YGL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 31,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2011 31,493 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 31,114 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

REAR NUMBER PLATE BLACK LETTER FADING

Pass 11 May 2010 31,114 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE BLACK LETTER FADING

Fail 30 Apr 2010 31,040 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 30,417 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 28,928 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 27,198 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 27,193 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 23,338 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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LO02 YGL is a 2002 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LO02 YGL, 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 LO02 YGL registered?

LO02 YGL is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is LO02 YGL safe to buy?

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