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M5 ULP

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

150,418 mi
Last recorded150,418 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 150,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside components covered in underseal

Fail 3 Jun 2026 150,383 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside components covered in underseal

Pass 5 Jun 2025 147,696 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Underbody and components corroded

Fail 28 May 2025 147,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Underbody and components corroded

Pass 25 May 2024 144,967 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2023 141,511 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 141,493 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 138,714 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded corroded and greased

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 May 2022 138,694 miles

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

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 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury corrosion damage on wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting on all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded corroded and greased

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 126,217 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers // under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jan 2017 113,587 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 113,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 104,282 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 95,580 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 88,407 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 79,462 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 79,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 67,944 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 67,940 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 58,271 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 58,065 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 48,415 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 39,029 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 30,373 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 26,679 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 20,472 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 18,650 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 ULP is a 2002 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ULP, 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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M5 ULP is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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