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M5 AEX

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

125,364 mi
Last recorded125,364 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 AEX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 125,364 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 124,234 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 122,701 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 121,615 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 119,596 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 118,394 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 118,394 miles

Offside Front screw in tyre tread

Fail 8 Apr 2021 118,374 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front screw in tyre tread

Pass 13 Jun 2019 115,527 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 113,511 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 113,490 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 112,209 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 109,899 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 108,289 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 108,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 105,074 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 102,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 102,079 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 93,115 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 85,697 miles

Nearside Front 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 6 Feb 2010 71,667 miles

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

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

both front tyres are worn inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Feb 2009 56,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 42,053 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 28,447 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 24,418 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 24,266 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Advise rear tyre wear.

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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M5 AEX is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 M5 AEX, 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 M5 AEX registered?

M5 AEX is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is M5 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 AEX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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