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M5 VNO

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,419 mi
Last recorded152,419 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 152,419 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 148,036 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visibel (1.1.11 (c))

Covers & shield fitted not allowing full inspection underside of vehicle

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 142,846 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear floor corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2022 138,434 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear floor is slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 135,874 miles

Offside Rear floor is slightly corroded

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 133,029 miles

Offside Rear floor corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2020 133,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 128,684 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim on lower limit

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency limit only just met, Adjustment or repair may be required

Pass 19 Jul 2018 120,705 miles

nearside headlight aim on lower limit

fuel pipe rusty

both rear brake pipes very rusty

corrosion to front brake pipes

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 20 Jul 2017 114,882 miles

Both front to rear of vehicle brake pipes very rusty

Centre exhaust bracket broken but secure

Corrosion to fuel pipes

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

Pass 5 Jul 2016 106,950 miles

both front to rear brake pipes very rusty

corrosion to fuel pipes

fuel cap seal perishing

minor stone chips front screen

nearside headlight aim on lower limit

wipers smearing

Pass 29 May 2015 98,422 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 96,988 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 94,048 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 89,344 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 81,093 miles

front tyres worn on edges

fuel pipe slighly corroded

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2010 81,043 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 81,027 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 80,025 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 2 Sep 2009 80,025 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Aug 2008 76,260 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 72,114 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 57,789 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 41,492 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 VNO is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VNO, 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 VNO registered?

M5 VNO is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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