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MA51 FVS

2002 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

116,920 mi
Last recorded116,920 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 FVS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 116,920 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 116,290 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 116,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 115,819 miles

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))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 114,457 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 112,533 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2021 109,086 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 104,820 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 102,858 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 98,712 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 93,160 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 87,250 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 81,880 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 74,487 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 68,332 miles

downpipe brackets rusty

rear tyres 3mm

Fail 31 May 2013 68,332 miles

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

rear tyres 3mm

downpipe brackets rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2012 63,282 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 63,282 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 59,495 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 55,170 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jun 2009 50,742 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 44,167 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 36,735 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 33,626 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 33,626 miles

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)

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA51 FVS registered?

MA51 FVS is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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