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WY02 SEP

2002 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,940 mi
Last recorded104,940 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWY02 SEP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 104,940 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 103,195 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 99,053 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 88,846 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 81,385 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 69,030 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 58,849 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 42,830 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 41,266 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 41,257 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 29,709 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 29,674 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 21,922 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 21,899 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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WY02 SEP is a 2002 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WY02 SEP, 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

How do I check the history of WY02 SEP?

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What year was WY02 SEP registered?

WY02 SEP is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is WY02 SEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WY02 SEP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WY02 SEP have outstanding finance?

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