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M5 UDT

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,508 mi
Last recorded164,508 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 164,508 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 153,642 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 147,788 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 141,781 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Fail 4 Aug 2022 141,775 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 23 Dec 2020 140,041 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced @ jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 140,033 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced @ jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 132,617 miles

sill covers fitted unable to inspect

under trays fitted unable to inspect

Pass 4 May 2018 132,034 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2016 129,900 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAY FITTED

FRONT NO PLATE SHOULD BE MORE SECURE

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH LENSES FOGGY (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 129,760 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 125,387 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 117,421 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 106,917 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 99,896 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 88,241 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 128,303 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 120,054 miles

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

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

full engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted

Pass 24 May 2007 113,701 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 109,191 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 109,189 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 UDT is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UDT, 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 UDT registered?

M5 UDT is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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