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YL02 GUK

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

105,065 mi
Last recorded105,065 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 GUK
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 105,065 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 103,563 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 102,270 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 99,571 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 99,393 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 99,263 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 96,174 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 92,337 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 91,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn & perished on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn & perished on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front to rear metal fuel pipe starting to corrode

Fail 13 Jun 2017 91,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn & perished on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn & perished on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear metal fuel pipe starting to corrode

Pass 11 Jun 2015 85,110 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 85,110 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 78,049 miles

Rear axle oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2014 78,049 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Rear axle oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2013 70,341 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 70,341 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 67,545 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 64,098 miles

small cut to the nearside front inner tyre wall

Fail 26 May 2011 64,098 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

small cut to the nearside front inner tyre wall

Pass 22 May 2010 58,706 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2009 50,273 miles

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

steering box damp

Pass 20 May 2008

slight dampness on the steering and the steering box

slight play in the nearside front wheel

Pass 4 Jun 2007 42,955 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 36,080 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 36,080 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YL02 GUK is a 2002 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YL02 GUK, 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 YL02 GUK registered?

YL02 GUK is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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