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YC02 TPO

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

110,807 mi
Last recorded110,807 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 TPO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 110,807 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 110,806 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing Buckle missing. (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 108,779 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 106,727 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

NSR sill corroded

OSR sill corroded

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 103,449 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 101,276 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

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

Offside Rear sill corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2021 101,266 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

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

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

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 98,540 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 98,319 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 98,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 94,695 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 91,740 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 88,564 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 85,090 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 85,089 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 81,706 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 81,705 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front discs corroded

front exhaust clamp/bracket corroded/broke

Pass 26 Mar 2014 76,414 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front exhaust bracket snapped but still supporting exhaust

Fail 25 Mar 2014 76,400 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front exhaust bracket snapped but still supporting exhaust

Pass 19 Mar 2013 71,054 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 71,054 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 65,856 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 16 Feb 2012 64,370 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 57,680 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 49,687 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 41,909 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 37,281 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 32,693 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,436 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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YC02 TPO is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 YC02 TPO, 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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YC02 TPO is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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