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M5 MST

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

147,672 mi
Last recorded147,672 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 147,672 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 147,195 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 146,921 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 146,514 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 145,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 145,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 145,702 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2016 138,880 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 130,806 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 130,802 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 121,462 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 112,775 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 112,673 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 100,938 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 90,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Apr 2010 79,679 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 69,141 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management warning light displayed on dash

offside front tyre inner and outer treads to shoulders wearing

Pass 16 Apr 2008 56,099 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 48,892 miles

Both front tyres worn on outter edges.

Both rear tyres close to legal limit, 2mm.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 43,048 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 MST is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MST, 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 MST registered?

M5 MST is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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