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M5 DRV

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,215 mi
Last recorded135,215 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 135,215 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 135,215 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp self levelling device seized and come away from arm (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 134,976 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 134,267 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded surface corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 8 May 2023 133,746 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 132,383 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 130,617 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 128,083 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 126,634 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 124,049 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 122,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

prop shaft rubber doughnut worn

Pass 30 Oct 2015 120,200 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 120,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 115,594 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 111,175 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 106,662 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 106,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Off side front anti-roll bar link gaitor split.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2008 94,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front fog lamps damaged

front to rear fuel line corroded

o/s washer jet blocked

small chip on front number plate

Fail 14 May 2008 94,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front fog lamps damaged

front to rear fuel line corroded

o/s washer jet blocked

small chip on front number plate

Pass 8 Mar 2007 78,726 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 55,556 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 DRV is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DRV, 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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M5 DRV is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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