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OE02 YFN

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

87,800 mi
Last recorded87,800 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 87,800 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 86,231 miles

Engine cover fitted

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear discs slightly corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2023 86,177 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 85,963 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 84,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 83,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 83,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 80,371 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 77,183 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear parking (secondary) brake performance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 30 Aug 2017 77,183 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear parking (secondary) brake performance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 73,775 miles

both front tyres outer wall slight damage.

Fail 19 Aug 2016 73,775 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

both front tyres outer wall slight damage.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 72,074 miles

park brake effort low

Fail 2 Sep 2015 72,074 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

park brake effort low

Pass 12 Sep 2014 69,047 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 69,047 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 66,342 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 60,025 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 56,495 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 52,550 miles

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 49,241 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

fuel cap seal slight deterioration, not affecting its function

Pass 11 Sep 2008 41,106 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 34,424 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 26,925 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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OE02 YFN is a 2002 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OE02 YFN, 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 OE02 YFN registered?

OE02 YFN is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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