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M5 VRU

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

130,139 mi
Last recorded130,139 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 130,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake grabbing slightly when rotated by hand

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated *Outer sheathing* (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *Control arm* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Washer pipe leaking under bonnet

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated *Outer sheathing* (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2026 130,127 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system *At Caliper join* (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake grabbing slightly when rotated by hand

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated *Outer sheathing* (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *Control arm* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Washer pipe leaking under bonnet

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated *Outer sheathing* (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 130,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2024 127,787 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 125,225 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated steel braided hose outer sheafing cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated steel braided hose outer sheafing cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 124,518 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 124,065 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 121,667 miles

Nearside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by inner sill (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 121,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by inner sill (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 116,971 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 112,290 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel pipe starting to corrode

Fail 9 Nov 2017 112,285 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel pipe starting to corrode

Pass 1 Nov 2016 105,824 miles

Inner face of offside front brake disc in very poor condition

Fail 27 Oct 2016 105,804 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Inner face of offside front brake disc in very poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2015 99,084 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 97,662 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 95,079 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 93,351 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 89,103 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 83,257 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges,n/s more so, and also perished on tread.

Both rear up right/shock absorber top mount covers come adrift from mounting cup.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 66,767 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 66,767 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 39,718 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 25,610 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 25,610 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 19,231 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 VRU is a 2002 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VRU, 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 VRU is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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