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M50 OXO

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

129,329 mi
Last recorded129,329 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 OXO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 129,329 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 128,777 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 128,334 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 127,633 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 127,091 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 126,336 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 125,718 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 123,954 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 120,804 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 119,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 119,829 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 119,507 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 115,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

main fuel pipe corroded

pinion oil seal weeping

Fail 21 May 2013 115,345 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

main fuel pipe corroded

pinion oil seal weeping

Pass 6 Jun 2012 108,656 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 98,812 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

surface corrosion to fuel pipe

Pass 28 May 2010 82,236 miles

Dampness around rear diff

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 66,245 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 588,785 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 58,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 19,873 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 43,065 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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M50 OXO 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 86.4%.

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 M50 OXO, 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 M50 OXO registered?

M50 OXO is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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