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M5 GOT

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

161,302 mi
Last recorded161,302 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 161,302 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

fuel cap seal slightly cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2024 161,034 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 160,275 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 158,410 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 157,554 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 156,912 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 155,346 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 154,279 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 151,380 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 151,379 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 149,830 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 146,284 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 135,448 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 121,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r lower knuckle joint slight play

o/s/r lower knuckle joint slight play

Pass 29 Dec 2011 99,121 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 88,546 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 69,498 miles

near side rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 25 Nov 2008 62,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear tyre side wall damage

Fail 25 Nov 2008 62,028 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear tyre side wall damage

Pass 29 Nov 2007 57,257 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 57,244 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 51,322 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 51,311 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (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 GOT is a 2002 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M5 GOT registered?

M5 GOT is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is M5 GOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 GOT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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