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M5 UYM

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

162,961 mi
Last recorded162,961 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 162,961 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 157,711 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 136,465 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 133,201 miles

underbody corroded and sill cover fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2018 132,011 miles

both sill covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2017 131,748 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 123,616 miles

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted !!!!

Pass 20 May 2015 118,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear diff has oil leak

Rear indicators and side repeators slightly white

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 118,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear diff has oil leak

Rear indicators and side repeators slightly white

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 113,971 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 107,119 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 101,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 85,065 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 74,601 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 54,453 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)

Pass 17 May 2006 41,603 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 UYM 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 UYM, 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 UYM registered?

M5 UYM is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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