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M5 SPO

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,695 mi
Last recorded31,695 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 31,695 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 31,234 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 30,819 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 29,785 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2007 27,482 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 27,482 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket cracked (2.4.E.4b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 25,096 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 20,713 miles

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

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 SPO is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SPO, 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 SPO registered?

M5 SPO is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 21 October 2002.

Is M5 SPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 SPO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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