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NL52 CBX

2002 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,959 mi
Last recorded160,959 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 CBX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 160,959 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 157,457 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 157,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 152,029 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Feb 2023 146,161 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2022 141,464 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 135,337 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 130,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 130,336 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 126,372 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 119,346 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 116,904 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 113,908 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged along length of vehicle are corroded (7.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 107,803 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s fuel pipes corroded running along the underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Jan 2014 102,041 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 95,826 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 91,404 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 91,367 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2011 82,870 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 75,872 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 75,872 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 69,644 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 62,640 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 55,704 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r n/s/r n/s/f tyres worn to 3.0 mm

oil laek from diff output shafts

Pass 31 Jan 2006 45,052 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 44,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.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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NL52 CBX is a 2002 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NL52 CBX, 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 NL52 CBX registered?

NL52 CBX is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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