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YE52 WXO

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,760 mi
Last recorded110,760 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 WXO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 110,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019

Both rear tyre treads are getting low

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components

Nearside Front Fog light is not working

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both rear tyre treads are getting low

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components

Nearside Front Fog light is not working

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 105,629 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Engine cover fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both advise replacing soon (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear both wheel corroded

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

Under-trays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2018 105,603 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Brake pipes corroded

Engine cover fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both advise replacing soon (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear both wheel corroded

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2017 105,055 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel efficiency 16% (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 105,055 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and nearside headlamp aim on lowest MOT requirement, adjusters are broken (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel efficiency 16% (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 104,917 miles

handbrake has only just met required efficincy, hand brake needs looking at

Fail 9 Nov 2015 104,917 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake has only just met required efficincy, hand brake needs looking at

Pass 8 Jul 2014 95,424 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 80,270 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 80,270 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 73,686 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 73,686 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011
Fail 15 Jul 2011

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 56,141 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 163,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2010 55,941 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 49,823 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 49,809 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 40,843 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 34,746 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 31,372 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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YE52 WXO 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 58.3%.

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 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 YE52 WXO, 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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YE52 WXO is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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