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M5 ETN

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,877 mi
Last recorded81,877 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 81,877 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded back of disc (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded back of disc (3.5.1i)

fuel line slightly corroded, front to rear

Fail 18 May 2016 81,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cord inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cord inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded back of disc (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded back of disc (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel line slightly corroded, front to rear

Pass 12 May 2015 75,748 miles

colour both side repeaters

condition of front brake discs

condition of fuel cap seal

slight cracking both front tyres

slight play both front bottom ball joints

Pass 8 May 2014 71,123 miles

Advise condition of front discs inner face.

Fail 6 May 2014 71,107 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise condition of front discs inner face.

Pass 9 May 2013 67,769 miles

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

Monitor corrosion on inner facings of both front brake discs.

Pass 10 May 2012 65,495 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 65,494 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 60,197 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 60,197 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 54,312 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 49,314 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 40,328 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,517 miles

some play in ball joint connected to drop arm

Pass 16 Apr 2007 28,182 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 25,827 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 25,773 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 25,768 miles

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

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)

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 ETN is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ETN, 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 ETN is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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