CarVerify

Free Car Check

M500 DDH

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,248 mi
Last recorded142,248 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 DDH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2025 142,248 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 141,442 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 140,707 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 139,447 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 137,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 136,620 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 134,814 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 133,527 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 132,318 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 129,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 127,538 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 124,853 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 121,971 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 119,330 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 116,467 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 112,949 miles

front brake disc inner faces in poor condition.

front inner brake pads worn low.

small chips in windscreen.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 108,700 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 99,512 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 92,866 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 86,215 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
Full BMW M5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M500 DDH is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M500 DDH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M500 DDH?

You can check the full history of M500 DDH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M500 DDH registered?

M500 DDH is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 22 January 2002.

Is M500 DDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 DDH shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M500 DDH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M500 DDH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.