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P18 PDC

2002 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

139,208 mi
Last recorded139,208 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 PDC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 139,208 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 137,869 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 9 Oct 2024 137,866 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 136,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 135,728 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 134,670 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 133,374 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 131,070 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 125,877 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 121,896 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 121,495 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 120,972 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 118,080 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 118,064 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 115,760 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 112,440 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 104,361 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 98,357 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 86,297 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 75,268 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 65,177 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 55,966 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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P18 PDC is a 2002 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P18 PDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P18 PDC registered?

P18 PDC is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is P18 PDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P18 PDC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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