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V10 ADC

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

185,722 mi
Last recorded185,722 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 ADC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 185,722 miles

All four tyres slight cracking out edge

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 183,171 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 182,093 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 182,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 180,791 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 179,023 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 179,023 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking nipple area (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 176,259 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2016 170,878 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Both rear tyres are getting low of tread and are perished

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Engine management light is on

Front to rear brake pipes are corroded

Fuel pipes are corroded

N/s/f shock absorber has slight oil residue

N/s/r shock absorber has slight oil residue

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Windscreen has small stone chips

Fail 25 Aug 2016 170,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Both rear tyres are getting low of tread and are perished

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Engine management light is on

Front to rear brake pipes are corroded

Fuel pipes are corroded

N/s/f shock absorber has slight oil residue

N/s/r shock absorber has slight oil residue

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Windscreen has small stone chips

Pass 27 Nov 2012 168,241 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on the inside edges

Fail 23 Nov 2012 168,240 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 161,382 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 161,382 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 152,769 miles

both front support brackets for the nearside and offside sections of exhaust are deteriorated

both rear tyres are slightly worn on the inside edges of the tyres

the offside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner and outer edges

Fail 11 Nov 2010 152,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front support brackets for the nearside and offside sections of exhaust are deteriorated

both rear tyres are slightly worn on the inside edges of the tyres

the offside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Sep 2009 145,417 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 129,117 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 129,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 113,027 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 112,588 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 89,180 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 89,126 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V10 ADC is a 2002 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V10 ADC, 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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V10 ADC is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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