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WR52 RFL

2002 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,123 mi
Last recorded103,123 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 RFL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 103,123 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Lower plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of panels

Nearside Rear Sill-Jacking point is corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior mirror ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 101,459 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear axle pinion seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion in fuel line under vehicle to rear

corrosion in n/s rear sill panel on vehicle jacking point

engine oil level low

Pass 12 Oct 2018 97,467 miles

Front Wipers in poor condition but still clearing the screen

Nearside Front Exhaust bracket is broken but the system is still supported

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust bracket is broken but the system is still supported

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 89,190 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Rear diff ()

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

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

Fail 27 May 2017 89,168 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Rear diff ()

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 85,345 miles

Nearside Play in steering, unable to locate exact component due to under trays

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear diff seal leaking

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2015 81,256 miles

Both front tyres misshaped

Both front tyres wearing badly on edges

Large cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 78,196 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from rear differentional

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 64,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2012 64,853 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2011 61,742 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 60,217 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 58,634 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 53,792 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 47,945 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly worn on edges

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Jan 2006 40,017 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 40,014 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (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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WR52 RFL is a 2002 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WR52 RFL, 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 WR52 RFL registered?

WR52 RFL is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is WR52 RFL safe to buy?

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