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LX51 MVN

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,592 mi
Last recorded105,592 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 MVN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 105,592 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 105,592 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 102,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 97,605 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 97,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML on

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 90,149 miles

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

Centre Rear diff oil leak

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

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

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

both front headlight lens deteriorating

Pass 17 Jul 2015 82,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2015 82,844 miles

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 78,734 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perishing slightly.

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 78,734 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML light on.

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

Nearside front tyre perishing slightly.

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 77,037 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 77,001 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 74,001 miles

MIL lamp is on

Non obligatory mirror damaged

SRS lamp is on

Pass 23 Jun 2010 72,515 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 68,646 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 11 Jun 2008 64,081 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2007 56,203 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 40,515 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 40,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.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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LX51 MVN is a 2002 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LX51 MVN, 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 LX51 MVN registered?

LX51 MVN is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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