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YL02 HTK

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,633 mi
Last recorded115,633 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 115,633 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 115,617 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 111,008 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 109,440 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 109,408 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 109,408 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 108,773 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 108,772 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 106,957 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 104,327 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 102,245 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 100,216 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 100,147 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 31 Jul 2009 96,160 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 85,057 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 67,008 miles

Rear seat belts not checked due to child seats being fitted,

Fail 1 Oct 2007 66,882 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear seat belts not checked due to child seats being fitted,

Fail 20 Sep 2006 49,467 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 49,467 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 49,054 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 60,016 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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YL02 HTK is a 2002 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HTK, 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 HTK registered?

YL02 HTK is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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