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Y6 OUB

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

123,310 mi
Last recorded123,310 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 OUB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 123,310 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 123,299 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 123,250 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Apr 2022 123,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 123,104 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear at rear ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear sill/jacking points starting to show corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2020 122,350 miles

both inner sill panels starting to rust

both rear suspension top arms ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

nearside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and inner side wall small cuts

offside rear brake hose starting to perish

offside rear tyre tread has a nail in it

power steering pipes/ hoses slightly damp

Pass 18 Jun 2019 119,423 miles

both inner sill panels starting to rust

both rear suspension top arms ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

offside rear brake hose starting to perish

power steering hose/ pipe slightly damp

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2018 114,421 miles

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

both rear suspension top arms ball joints starting to crack/ perish

front brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust

front to centre exhaust brackets/ clamps rusty

nearside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside rear brake hose starting to perish

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 20 Jun 2018 114,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both rear suspension top arms ball joints starting to crack/ perish

front brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust

front to centre exhaust brackets/ clamps rusty

nearside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside rear brake hose starting to perish

rear of front to rear metal brake pipes and metal fuel pipes starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2017 112,455 miles

both rear suspension top arms ball joints boots starting to crack/ perish

front brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust

front to centre exhaust clamps rusty

front to rear metal brake pipes, rear metal brake pipes and metal fuel pipes starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2016 110,943 miles

front to centre exhaust clamps rusty

front to rear metal brake pipes and metal fuel pipes starting to rust

offside and nearside rear suspension top arms ball joint boots starting to crack/ perish

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 12 Jun 2015 107,172 miles

offside rear antiroll bar mounting bracket/ clamp small crack

offside rear tyre tread inner edge wearing

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2014 105,027 miles

front brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust

offside rear antiroll bar mounting bush slight movement

offside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 14 Jun 2013 102,091 miles

front brake discs starting to rust

offside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 30 Jun 2012 100,153 miles

front brake discs starting to rust

front bumper slight damage

offside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

prop shaft slight noise

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 28 May 2011 93,220 miles

engine management light stays on

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 29 May 2010 79,497 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 67,300 miles

rear handbrake performances slightly low

Pass 2 Feb 2008 50,953 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

front inner brake pads wearing low

rear tyre treads inner edge starting to wear

Fail 26 Jan 2008 50,456 miles

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

front brake discs starting to wear

front inner brake pads wearing low

rear tyre treads inner edge starting to wear

Pass 27 Sep 2006 38,550 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r inner drive shaft seal leaking slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2006 28,131 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 27,968 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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Y6 OUB is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y6 OUB, 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 Y6 OUB registered?

Y6 OUB is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is Y6 OUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y6 OUB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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