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RG02 LOD

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

111,941 mi
Last recorded111,941 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 LOD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 111,941 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

offside handbrake performance low.

Fail 20 May 2026 111,939 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 109,555 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

engine covers sill covers and under tray fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2024 107,784 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 106,229 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 103,684 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 103,537 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 102,254 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 98,299 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 94,739 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 91,901 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 85,219 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 78,893 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 73,267 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 68,658 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 54,486 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 52,919 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 52,919 miles

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

nail in the center of the n/s/r tyre. †

Pass 31 Jan 2006 47,373 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 47,373 miles

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

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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RG02 LOD is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RG02 LOD, 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 RG02 LOD registered?

RG02 LOD is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is RG02 LOD safe to buy?

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