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M5 GKV

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

269,910 mi
Last recorded269,910 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 269,910 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 269,902 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner ball joint boot split (the arm to rear and upper of car ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner ball joint boot split (the arm to rear and upper of car ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 265,428 miles

Emissions of carbon monoxide relatively high.

Pass 11 Jun 2016 259,605 miles

fuel pipes corroded/ rear

Fail 31 May 2016 259,601 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower arm front (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded/ rear

Pass 1 Jun 2015 256,937 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 GKV is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GKV, 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 GKV registered?

M5 GKV is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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