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PY51 HHO

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

102,027 mi
Last recorded102,027 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 HHO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 102,027 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 101,911 miles

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

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2024 101,873 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 101,411 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 101,020 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 98,333 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 95,678 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 90,263 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 83,328 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 75,354 miles

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

nearside and offside rear inner sills are rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2016 69,000 miles

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

all front brake pads are wearing low

handbrake effort is low 17%

Pass 16 Apr 2015 61,350 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 56,982 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 52,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 47,691 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2011 44,073 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 44,073 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 40,579 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 40,578 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,029 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyre tread's wearing on inner & outer edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 36,566 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 36,563 miles

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

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

Washers req: slight adjustment.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 341,818 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 32,710 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 32,686 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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PY51 HHO is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 PY51 HHO, 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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PY51 HHO is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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