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VN51 YKT

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,113 mi
Last recorded105,113 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 YKT
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 105,113 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 189,360 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 174,571 miles

Front and rear number plates in poor condition

Nearside rear shock absorber leaking oil quite badly

Plastic undertrays fitted. Full examination not possible

Rear axle leaking oil quite badly

Pass 30 Jan 2009 160,703 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 146,982 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 146,982 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 132,071 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 105,259 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 105,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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VN51 YKT is a 2002 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VN51 YKT, 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 VN51 YKT registered?

VN51 YKT is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 26 January 2002.

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The MOT history for VN51 YKT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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