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YC52 UFM

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,830 mi
Last recorded154,830 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 UFM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 154,830 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 154,766 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 151,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 149,279 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 147,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Aug 2021 144,871 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 143,778 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 141,962 miles

Nearside Rear spring corroded

Offside Front tyre worn outer tread

Pass 8 Aug 2018 138,125 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 133,320 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 125,837 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Aug 2015 118,889 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 118,889 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 113,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2014 113,031 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 107,390 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 2 Aug 2012 101,856 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 89,925 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Aug 2010 76,326 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 21 Oct 2009 70,717 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 63,530 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 56,783 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 70,274 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 59,822 miles

handbrake starting to get long travel in leaver

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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YC52 UFM is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YC52 UFM, 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

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What year was YC52 UFM registered?

YC52 UFM is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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