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RX02 USF

2002 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,399 mi
Last recorded142,399 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 USF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 142,399 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 142,397 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2017 132,024 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 5 May 2017 132,024 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 11 May 2016 117,427 miles

eml on

Pass 13 May 2015 104,112 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 104,112 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2014 100,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wipers blades start to split

n/s fuel hose rusty

rear differential - oil seepage

Pass 16 Feb 2014 100,830 miles

n/s fuel hose rusty

rear differential - oil seepage

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers blades start to split

Fail 30 Nov 2012 94,988 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear axle pinion oil seal leaking.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 94,988 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle pinion oil seal leaking.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 87,818 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 87,818 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 81,540 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 81,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 70,348 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 70,348 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 54,205 miles

ac belt in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2007 53,926 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 48,782 miles

Stone chip in windscreen

Wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2006 48,757 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 USF is a 2002 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RX02 USF, 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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RX02 USF is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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