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MH02 FWY

2002 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,261 mi
Last recorded142,261 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 FWY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2023 142,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Pin/Bush marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 141,472 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 138,184 miles

Central exhaust bracket corroded (behind transmission)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill near jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 129,804 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 124,965 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 120,170 miles

Both front tyres cracked

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 120,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres cracked

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 114,504 miles

Both front tyres cracked on outer edges

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 108,313 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 108,313 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 105,423 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 101,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 93,368 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 87,602 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 80,611 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 74,996 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ALMOST WORN TO LIMIT

HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST ON MINIMUM

Pass 20 Nov 2007 68,910 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 68,910 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 60,896 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Oct 2006 60,894 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 55,094 miles

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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MH02 FWY is a 2002 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MH02 FWY, 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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MH02 FWY is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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