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M5 CEU

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,486 mi
Last recorded89,486 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 89,486 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 86,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 86,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 78,939 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 76,967 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Fail 17 Aug 2011 76,967 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 70,057 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 20 Aug 2008 62,756 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 62,756 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 55,641 miles

both front tyres worn below 1mm on inner edges.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 46,985 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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M5 CEU is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M5 CEU, 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

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What year was M5 CEU registered?

M5 CEU is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 4 November 2002.

Is M5 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 CEU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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