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OE02 WCF

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,233 mi
Last recorded119,233 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 WCF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 119,233 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 119,233 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 May 2016 118,573 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 118,573 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 114,994 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 114,994 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 106,813 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 106,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 999,999 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 999,999 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 104,968 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 104,968 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 97,518 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 91,219 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007
Fail 20 Mar 2007 86,518 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 74,704 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 74,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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OE02 WCF is a 2002 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OE02 WCF, 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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OE02 WCF is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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