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RV02 OEP

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

193,861 mi
Last recorded193,861 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 OEP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 193,861 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 191,439 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 189,415 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 188,773 miles

Both headlights deteriorated advise polishing both to improve light output and quality

Both sills at the rear under the covers holed and corroded (common) not within mounting area of rear subframe, nor relevant to seat belt mounts. Advise attending to.

Fail 11 Feb 2020 188,655 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2019 187,597 miles

exhaust system rusty

oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2019 187,597 miles

Brake performance not tested rear brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear and both front (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

exhaust system rusty

oil leak

front brake discs pitted and worn discs very thin

Pass 1 Feb 2018 184,838 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 184,838 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 180,089 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 175,531 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 170,217 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 170,217 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 164,118 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 156,614 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 149,192 miles

advise rear diff appears to be leaking slightly

Fail 6 Feb 2012 149,192 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

advise front brake imbalance of 22% fails at 25%

advise o/s/r tyre on the tread wear markers

advise rear diff appears to be leaking slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2011 140,172 miles

advise engine management light on

advise slight blow from centre exhaust

advise slight leak rear diff

Pass 9 Feb 2010 129,833 miles

Corrosion on fuel pipes.

Front brake pads low.

Rear differential leaking.

Fail 8 Feb 2010 129,833 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise fuel pipes getting corroded

strong advise front pads getting low o/s/f inner seems worse cannot fully assess

strong advise rear diff leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2009 120,192 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 109,393 miles

near side front wiper

Pass 14 Feb 2007 92,273 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 92,273 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 74,763 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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RV02 OEP 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 72%.

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 RV02 OEP, 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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RV02 OEP is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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