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SKY 4E

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

112,261 mi
Last recorded112,261 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKY 4E
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 112,261 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 111,984 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 111,409 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 111,028 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 110,715 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 110,210 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 107,598 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 106,245 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 104,180 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 104,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged split in pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Flexi brake pipe perished

Pass 19 Jul 2017 102,417 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 102,417 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 98,707 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 95,804 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 79,893 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 74,271 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 69,992 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 65,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both nearside tyres outer sidewalls kerb damaged but cords not exposed

Fail 3 Sep 2010 65,253 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both nearside tyres outer sidewalls kerb damaged but cords not exposed

Pass 24 Jun 2009 52,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2008 47,644 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 47,644 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 44,024 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 37,664 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 31,082 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres getting low 275/35/18 ZR

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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SKY 4E is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SKY 4E, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SKY 4E registered?

SKY 4E is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 8 June 2002.

Is SKY 4E safe to buy?

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