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MT02 HFM

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,400 mi
Last recorded122,400 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 HFM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 122,400 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 121,511 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 121,511 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 110,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front head lamp levelling device control rod worn

offside front flexable hose twisted

under body fuel pipe corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 103,579 miles

Front side lights flash on intermittantly when turned off

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)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 103,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Front side lights flash on intermittantly when turned off

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 98,176 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 93,465 miles

front brake discs very very slightly lipped on outer edges. no loss of brake performance

Pass 5 Aug 2010 84,034 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 68,228 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 55,315 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 43,632 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2006 35,335 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 35,335 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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MT02 HFM is a 2002 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MT02 HFM, 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 MT02 HFM registered?

MT02 HFM is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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