MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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.
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
exhaust system rusty
oil leak
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise rear diff appears to be leaking slightly
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
advise engine management light on
advise slight blow from centre exhaust
advise slight leak rear diff
Corrosion on fuel pipes.
Front brake pads low.
Rear differential leaking.
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
near side front wiper
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
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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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