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M5 DPU

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,371 mi
Last recorded202,371 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 DPU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 202,371 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 201,704 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 201,441 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 200,978 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 200,478 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 194,501 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 194,034 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 193,271 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 192,970 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 192,970 miles

Front registration plate insecure taped in place (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 167,344 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 177,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 175,405 miles

engine warning light on

front iner pads geting low

fuel pipes have some rust

Fail 22 Aug 2013 175,405 miles

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

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

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

engine warning light on

front iner pads geting low

fuel pipes have some rust

Pass 23 Aug 2012 160,792 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FUEL PIPES HAVE SOME CORROSION

LONG TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE

NEARSIDE REAR PADS GETTING LOW

SOME COROSION IN OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE

Fail 23 Aug 2012 160,792 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FUEL PIPES HAVE SOME CORROSION

LONG TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE

NEARSIDE REAR PADS GETTING LOW

SOME COROSION IN OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE

Pass 24 Aug 2011 153,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 153,810 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010
Fail 13 Aug 2010

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake disc's rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2009 124,264 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 124,264 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 111,230 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 110,655 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 92,171 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)

Pass 21 May 2007 85,682 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 73,088 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 73,088 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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 DPU is a 2002 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DPU, 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 DPU registered?

M5 DPU is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 12 August 2002.

Is M5 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 DPU shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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