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MF51 WXE

2002 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

138,007 mi
Last recorded138,007 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 WXE
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 138,007 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 137,115 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 136,178 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 135,560 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 142,523 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021
Pass 21 Dec 2020
Fail 16 Dec 2020

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019
Pass 20 Jun 2018 129,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 129,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 128,595 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 128,332 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 127,698 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 127,060 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 125,177 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 124,092 miles

offside front angle sensor detached

Pass 8 Sep 2010 119,901 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

head light leveler on suspension is not connected.

Fail 8 Sep 2010 119,901 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

head light leveler on suspension is not connected.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 102,327 miles

Automatic headlight aim unit on o/s/f lower wishbone is broken.

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 84,291 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 73,452 miles

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

drivers seat belt slow to retract

small chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Jul 2006 67,357 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jul 2006 66,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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MF51 WXE is a 2002 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MF51 WXE, 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 MF51 WXE registered?

MF51 WXE is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is MF51 WXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 WXE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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