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PY02 UZS

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,759 mi
Last recorded169,759 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY02 UZS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 169,759 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted recommend repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside - Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front to rear undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Fail 24 Mar 2025

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted recommend repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside - Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front to rear undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Pass 26 Mar 2024 161,935 miles

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

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

Front calipers very close to inner wheel rim

Front subframe undersealed

Front to rear undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 157,668 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside - Offside (inner and outer edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Front front subframe undersealed

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

front to rear undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Pass 4 Apr 2022 152,647 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

areas underside of vehicle coated in sealant, including o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view of some testable items

Fail 31 Mar 2022 152,593 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

advance parking brake lever travel

areas underside of vehicle coated in sealant, including o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view of some testable items

Pass 23 Mar 2021 148,970 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 144,084 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 139,997 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded underfloor ()

Pass 13 Apr 2018 134,154 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 127,673 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

Pass 23 Mar 2016 121,392 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front/rear underfloor (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes....covered with sealer

Pass 10 Apr 2015 116,075 miles

n/s wiper deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2014 110,183 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 104,298 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 98,192 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 92,409 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 86,660 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 85,448 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 85,090 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 83,272 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 83,272 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 74,669 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight oil leak n/s/f of engine bay

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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PY02 UZS is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PY02 UZS, 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 PY02 UZS registered?

PY02 UZS is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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