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MA02 XHL

2002 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,932 mi
Last recorded162,932 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 XHL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 162,932 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 162,928 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 162,770 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2025 162,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 29 May 2025 162,755 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn stab link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2024 161,628 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 161,624 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2023 160,900 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 160,900 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2022 156,851 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 156,849 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 151,338 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 148,882 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 148,882 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 146,621 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 146,621 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 141,954 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 140,199 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 135,435 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 130,357 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)

oil leak from diff

Pass 22 Dec 2011 124,077 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 116,623 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 93,580 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 85,106 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 85,106 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 74,411 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 58,967 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 58,967 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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MA02 XHL is a 2002 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MA02 XHL, 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 MA02 XHL registered?

MA02 XHL is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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