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M5 DFF

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

145,147 mi
Last recorded145,147 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 145,147 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 144,074 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 140,329 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 137,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 134,726 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 132,162 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 131,679 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 131,672 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 129,454 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 126,978 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 19 Feb 2015 123,859 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 116,403 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 109,171 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2012 103,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2011 96,957 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2010 89,249 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 85,013 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 73,748 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 73,743 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 60,297 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 60,296 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 44,433 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 DFF 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 M5 DFF, 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 DFF registered?

M5 DFF is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 9 January 2002.

Is M5 DFF safe to buy?

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