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M5 CPC

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests30 (28 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

102,064 mi
Last recorded102,064 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 CPC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

28 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 102,064 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 29,179 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 98,520 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 25,383 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 94,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 94,085 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 21,571 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 93,420 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 17,844 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 91,819 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 16,104 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 91,623 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 11,792 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 91,286 miles

Nearside fuel return pipe corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2019 9,173 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 90,218 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff has oil leak from seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside fuel pipe corroded.

Pass 18 Nov 2017 89,703 miles

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

Nearside fuel pipe corroded

fuel cap rubber seal worn.

Pass 30 Nov 2016 89,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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)

petrol cap rubber seal deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2015 87,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

fuel cap rubber seal worn.

Pass 1 Dec 2014 84,924 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Electronic stability system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 82,080 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 79,620 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 75,890 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 74,427 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 72,388 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)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 69,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 69,564 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 61,811 miles

slight diff leak

Pass 21 Jun 2006 52,030 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 51,742 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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M5 CPC is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2002 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 106,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M5 CPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M5 CPC registered?

M5 CPC is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is M5 CPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 CPC shows 30 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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