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LX52 KUY

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,463 mi
Last recorded118,463 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 KUY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2022 118,463 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both outer sills covered by plastic trims

offside front fog light not working

Pass 8 Dec 2020 117,375 miles

both outer sills covered by plastic trims unable to check

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2020 117,359 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

both outer sills covered by plastic trims unable to check

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2019 115,927 miles

HANDBRAKE COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT ON BOTH SIDES AT REAR

Pass 19 Oct 2018 114,511 miles

HANDBRAKE COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT ON BOTH SIDES AT REAR

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 20 Sep 2017 113,380 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR TYRES BALD ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

Pass 20 Sep 2017 113,380 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR TYRES BALD ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

Pass 3 Jun 2016 111,618 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm on edges

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 Jun 2015 110,539 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES ON TREAD BARS

Pass 5 May 2012 105,276 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 104,468 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 104,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 97,376 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)

airbag light displayed on dashboard.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 94,148 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 94,129 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 90,721 miles

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

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

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 Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 87,534 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 66,369 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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LX52 KUY is a 2002 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LX52 KUY, 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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LX52 KUY is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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