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WN02 ERX

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,823 mi
Last recorded121,823 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN02 ERX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 121,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 115,684 miles

Corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2019 115,676 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2018 106,353 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 98,213 miles

Nearside Rear slight damage to tyre side wall

Pass 14 Nov 2014 88,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2014 88,798 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 80,017 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 20 Apr 2012 67,179 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 61,932 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 57,017 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 55,871 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 55,871 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 53,472 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 45,227 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 43,078 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 41,236 miles

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

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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WN02 ERX is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WN02 ERX, 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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What year was WN02 ERX registered?

WN02 ERX is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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