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V964 LAN

2002 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,200 mi
Last recorded83,200 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV964 LAN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 83,200 miles

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Apr 2025 83,173 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jun 2024 82,003 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jun 2023 80,428 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 80,426 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 80,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 78,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre perishing.

Offside Rear Tyre has cracked.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 31 Aug 2018 78,462 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Tyre perishing.

Offside Rear Tyre has cracked.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 77,844 miles

Nearside Front Washer is not pumping.

Offside Front Tyre perishing.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Has cracked. ()

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted.

Fail 25 Jul 2017 77,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Washer is not pumping.

Offside Front Tyre perishing.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 75,736 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 75,726 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 73,372 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 70,168 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 68,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 67,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 65,697 miles

front brake pads low

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres nearing limit

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 17 Jun 2010 60,981 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 54,895 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 49,373 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 43,892 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 37,848 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 37,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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V964 LAN is a 2002 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V964 LAN, 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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V964 LAN is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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