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M5 YUP

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

140,195 mi
Last recorded140,195 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 140,195 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 139,456 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 138,729 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 138,728 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 138,455 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 137,125 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 136,208 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 135,522 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 134,308 miles

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET THE PASS MARK OF 16%

Pass 2 Nov 2015 133,555 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 132,076 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 126,838 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 116,900 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 109,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 109,535 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 101,070 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 80,026 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 71,509 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON INNER EDGES

ADVISE OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE PERFORMANCE SLIGHTLY LOW

Pass 30 Jan 2006 58,017 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 58,016 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 YUP is a 2002 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YUP, 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 YUP is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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