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RX02 UPL

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

199,713 mi
Last recorded199,713 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 UPL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 199,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertrays with some dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 193,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 191,117 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 189,473 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 188,520 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 188,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 184,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 182,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 182,305 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 175,779 miles

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 169,885 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 165,068 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 165,068 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 155,029 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 155,029 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 149,488 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 137,767 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 108,091 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 95,764 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 84,816 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 71,654 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 71,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 57,070 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 57,070 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 47,522 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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RX02 UPL 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 76%.

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 RX02 UPL, 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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What year was RX02 UPL registered?

RX02 UPL is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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