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M500 TRW

2002 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

139,489 mi
Last recorded139,489 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 TRW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 139,489 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 123,775 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 115,032 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 100,239 miles

Central Rear Diff oil leak

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2020 92,439 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 91,100 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 88,526 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 87,934 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 83,281 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 80,699 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 77,664 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 77,634 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 72,227 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 68,003 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 67,407 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 65,720 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 61,188 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 54,281 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 48,625 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 43,641 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 43,641 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2006 36,326 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 TRW is a 2002 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TRW, 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 M500 TRW registered?

M500 TRW is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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