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S90 MNB

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

59,625 mi
Last recorded59,625 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS90 MNB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 59,625 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 59,299 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 59,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Fail 17 May 2024 59,259 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 58,381 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 56,143 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 55,789 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 55,590 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

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

Wipers poor effort

Pass 12 Apr 2016 51,235 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 42,153 miles

All four tyres tread cracking

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 42,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

All four tyres tread cracking

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 41,866 miles

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

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

advise all four tyres perished due to age

Fail 12 Mar 2014 41,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

advise all four tyres perished due to age

Pass 8 Apr 2013 41,331 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 41,213 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

advise n/s/r rate of brake increase slighty lower

Fail 3 Feb 2012 41,211 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

advise n/s/r rate of brake increase slighty lower

Fail 16 Nov 2010 40,770 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion inner face offside front disc

Pass 16 Nov 2010 40,770 miles

corrosion inner face offside front disc

Pass 16 Nov 2009 40,566 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 38,685 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 29,352 miles

Rear tyre tread depth on legal limit.

Pass 7 Nov 2005 25,695 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 25,695 miles

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

both rear tyres near legal limit

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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S90 MNB 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 69.6%.

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 S90 MNB, 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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S90 MNB is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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