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YL51 WCD

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,789 mi
Last recorded134,789 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 WCD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 134,789 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 135,472 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 130,391 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 4 Jan 2007 117,575 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 117,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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YL51 WCD is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YL51 WCD, 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 YL51 WCD registered?

YL51 WCD is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is YL51 WCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL51 WCD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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