MOT Status
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116,920 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted
Trays and covers fitted
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded under seal prevents complete inspection ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
engine bay covers fitted preventing complete under bonnet inspection
under trays fitted preventing complete under vehicle inspection
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
covers fitted under bonnet and under vehicle obscuring some testable items
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear buckle button split but works ok
rear diff front pinion oil seal leaking
downpipe brackets rusty
rear tyres 3mm
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear tyres 3mm
downpipe brackets rusty
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
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)
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MA51 FVS is a 2002 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.
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 MA51 FVS, 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 MA51 FVS registered?
MA51 FVS is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 1 January 2002.
Is MA51 FVS safe to buy?
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