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M500 RMT

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,100 mi
Last recorded156,100 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 156,100 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 153,609 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 150,787 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 146,587 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019
Fail 2 Mar 2019

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff leaking badly on to exhoust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides inner side of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2018 137,945 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipe ()

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak at rear ()

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 137,945 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipe ()

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak at rear ()

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

wax oil all brake pipes

Pass 21 Apr 2016 125,090 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside wiper split

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

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

Rear differential oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 125,083 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking flexi (3.6.A.1)

Front headlights foggy

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wiper split

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front chip in windscreen

Rear diff leaking

front wipers not tested due to washers in op

oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2016 125,078 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front headlights foggy

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wiper split

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front chip in windscreen

Rear diff leaking

front wipers not tested due to washers in op

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 123,200 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 119,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine malfunction lamp on

front fog lamp lenses are cracked

offside front tyre wearing inner edge, but not exposing cords

wipers slightly worn

Fail 21 Sep 2012 119,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front fog lamp lenses are cracked

engine malfunction lamp on

offside front tyre is wearing inner edge, but is not exposing cords

wipers slightly worn

Pass 12 May 2011 111,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front exhaust downpipe clamps corroded and broken

nearside mirror glass in poor condition

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 26 May 2010 101,997 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 101,987 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 86,546 miles

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

N/S/F mirror glass slightly detiriorated

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 72,565 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 72,565 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 54,084 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 36,353 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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M500 RMT is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 M500 RMT, 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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M500 RMT is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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