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LY02 VUG

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,025 mi
Last recorded53,025 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 VUG
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2026 53,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low beam too low will not adjust lamp internal loose. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2025 52,709 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 52,656 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 52,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 52,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing round outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing round outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 52,636 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 52,596 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 52,403 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 52,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 52,386 miles

engine management light on

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 52,265 miles

E/M/L (ON)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 51,867 miles

E/M/L (ON)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 51,860 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

E/M/L (ON)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 51,445 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 51,227 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 50,693 miles

rear tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 12 Jul 2012 49,695 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 48,405 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 48,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 47,151 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 45,127 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 37,872 miles

Rear number plate in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 32,818 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 22,894 miles

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)

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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LY02 VUG is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY02 VUG, 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 LY02 VUG registered?

LY02 VUG is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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