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M5 SYV

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

53,015 mi
Last recorded53,015 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 53,015 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 52,930 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 52,609 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 52,057 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 52,028 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 51,646 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,634 miles

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

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 51,414 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,324 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 45,746 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 45,746 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 41,703 miles

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

Front brake discs pitted + corroded

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 36,875 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre tread wearing on inner+outer edges

nearside rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre tread cut but not deep enough to reach cord

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 9 Mar 2009 34,866 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 30,247 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 24,683 miles

Offside Rear 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 SYV is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SYV, 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 SYV registered?

M5 SYV is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is M5 SYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 SYV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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