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WA02 WEJ

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

117,583 mi
Last recorded117,583 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 WEJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 117,583 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 113,352 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 111,855 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Rims & nsf rim not in a very good condition

Pass 16 Aug 2018 108,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disk (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Number plate letters fading

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear Rims & nsf rim not in a very good condition

Fail 11 Aug 2018 108,398 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disk (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Number plate letters fading

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear Rims & nsf rim not in a very good condition

Pass 28 Jul 2017 106,752 miles

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Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 105,131 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 102,479 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge perished

offside front tyre inner edge perished

offside rear tyre inner edge perished

Fail 20 Jul 2015 102,438 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front inner tyre edge perished

offside front tyre inner edge perished

offside headlamp lens broken

offside rear tyre inner edge perished

Pass 28 Jul 2014 97,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 91,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2012 88,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 79,505 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 72,370 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 72,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2009 63,628 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 63,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 56,795 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 48,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 38,142 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 33,956 miles

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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WA02 WEJ is a 2002 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WA02 WEJ, 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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WA02 WEJ is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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