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R22 GCC

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

116,393 mi
Last recorded116,393 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 GCC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 116,393 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 115,897 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 115,885 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2023 115,724 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2022 115,302 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 115,302 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 114,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 114,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 114,129 miles

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

both rear inner sills corroded

dampness around steering box

Pass 23 Nov 2018 113,593 miles

corrosion to rear sills

dampness to steering box

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 17 Nov 2017 113,171 miles

some corrosion to rear sills

stone chips in windscreen

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge and has a large cut (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

engine and sill and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2017 113,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge and has a large cut (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

engine and sill and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

slight judder from rear service brake

some corrosion to rear sills

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Nov 2016 111,710 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake effort slow/low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and a large cut (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to rear inner sills

exhaust corroded

outer sills and under trays fitted

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Nov 2015 109,925 miles

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low

Pass 13 Nov 2014 107,949 miles

age cracking to flexi brake hoses

age cracking to suspension rubbers

both rear top arm bushes have movement in

corrosion to metal brake pipes

exhaust corrded

handbrake effort low on o/s

slight play in o/s/f steering system

surface corrosion to underside of vechicle

Fail 13 Nov 2014 107,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

age cracking to flexi brake hoses

age cracking to suspension rubbers

both rear top arm bushes have movement in

corrosion to metal brake pipes

exhaust corrded

handbrake effort low on o/s

slight play in o/s/f steering system

surface corrosion to underside of vechicle

Pass 29 Nov 2013 105,077 miles

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

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

advance dampness to steering box

large cut across o/s/r tyre tread

wiperblades smeary

Pass 13 Nov 2012 101,247 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 90,780 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2010 80,310 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 80,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2009 70,452 miles

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

front brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2008 58,371 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 54,444 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front brake pads over 50% worn

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 26,958 miles

both front tyres worn low/both outer shoulders

cut to sidewall n/s/f tyre

rear tyres on 2mm

reconnected washer pipe

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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R22 GCC 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 76%.

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 R22 GCC, 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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R22 GCC is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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