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RG02 NMY

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,640 mi
Last recorded144,640 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 NMY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 144,640 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Wipers slightly juddering

Pass 15 Apr 2019 144,249 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

stone chips across windscreen

Pass 10 Apr 2018 142,485 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2017 140,122 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 24 Apr 2017 140,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Apr 2016 137,018 miles

Front to rear fuel line corroded under vehicle

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 22 Apr 2016 137,018 miles

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

Front to rear fuel line corroded under vehicle

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

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Mar 2015 133,074 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

both wiper blades worn

fuel cap seal cracking

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Apr 2014 130,034 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all four brake discs rusty

fuel cap seal cracking

stone chips across windscreen

Fail 3 Apr 2014 130,034 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all four brake discs rusty

fuel cap seal cracking

stone chips across windscreen

Pass 13 Nov 2012 127,911 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 122,804 miles

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

fuel lines have surface rust

Pass 19 Nov 2010 118,776 miles

Fuel lines have surface rust under vehicle

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

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 107,353 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 92,673 miles

off side front tyre wearing slightly on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2007 80,508 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 59,809 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 59,782 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

considerable travel on handbrake lever

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 NMY is a 2002 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RG02 NMY, 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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RG02 NMY is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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