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RV52 GYN

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

104,493 mi
Last recorded104,493 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 GYN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 104,493 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 104,203 miles

both rear brake discs starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

offside rear shock absorber slightly damp

Pass 27 Apr 2021 102,275 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 102,275 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 100,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 100,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 99,223 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 9,493 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 91,468 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 91,468 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 89,949 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 88,504 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 85,966 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 84,227 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 80,972 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 78,896 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 75,167 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 69,704 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 69,704 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 68,291 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear diff slight leak

Fail 22 Feb 2008 68,291 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear diff slight leak

Pass 19 Feb 2007 68,872 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 52,529 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE & LOW TREAD

N/S/R TYRE DAMAGE ON SIDE WALL

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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RV52 GYN is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RV52 GYN, 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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RV52 GYN is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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