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RG02 OBE

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,641 mi
Last recorded124,641 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 124,641 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 119,107 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 114,784 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 110,595 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 104,972 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 104,972 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 99,492 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 99,492 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 94,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE IS WEARING LOW ON TREAD PLUS WEARING ON THE INSIDE EDGE.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS WEARING LOW ON TREAD PLUS WEARING ON THE INSIDE EDGE.

Fail 11 Nov 2014 94,480 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE IS WEARING LOW ON TREAD PLUS WEARING ON THE INSIDE EDGE.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS WEARING LOW ON TREAD PLUS WEARING ON THE INSIDE EDGE.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 89,740 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 84,963 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 79,834 miles

covers fitted restricting test

Pass 27 Jul 2010 77,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs corroded on inner faces, ns worse

Pass 29 Jul 2009 73,207 miles

slight outer wall damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2008 67,412 miles

Both rear tyres on limit

Pass 1 Aug 2007 61,800 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 56,009 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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RG02 OBE is a 2002 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OBE, 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 OBE registered?

RG02 OBE is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is RG02 OBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG02 OBE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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