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MK02 XTW

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,808 mi
Last recorded70,808 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 XTW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 70,808 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 70,329 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 70,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror glass. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both nearside and offside front push arm bushes have slight cracking.

front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion.

front to rear fuel pipe is badly corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2020 70,267 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Mar 2019 70,159 miles

Fuel Pipe corroded, front to rear.

Pass 13 Mar 2018 69,898 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 69,898 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

battery light on

Pass 7 Mar 2017 69,126 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 68,783 miles

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 68,099 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 68,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 64,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 64,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 60,668 miles

O/S/F Exhaust mount is corroded

Steering linkage has slight play

Fail 13 Mar 2013 60,668 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O/S/F Exhaust mount is corroded

Steering linkage has slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2012 54,020 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 50,624 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 50,624 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)

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 46,363 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2008 42,384 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 39,655 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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MK02 XTW is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MK02 XTW, 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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MK02 XTW is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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