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Bmw M5 - 2002

109.4 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2002 is 375.3 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Bmw M5, model year 2002. Sample size: 199 cars, 383 tests and 419 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 199 cars

The 2002 BMW M5 has a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 109 defects per 100 vehicles compared to 374. This model particularly excels in categories like Brakes and Steering, showing much better performance than the average, with around 69 defects per 100 for Brakes versus 170 for the average. However, it does exhibit some high defect rates in the 0–31,000 miles segment, indicating potential issues for newer vehicles. Overall, the M5 demonstrates fewer problems in crucial areas, suggesting it is a reliable choice within its class.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 199 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 58.4% better
69.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 167.0 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 89.7% better
2.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
  • A steering linkage component with: excessive movement between components or likely to become detached
  • A steering linkage component with: excessive movement between components or likely to become detached
Visibility
▲ 64.9% better
10.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.6 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Obligatory mirror or device: slightly damaged or loose
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Obligatory mirror or device: inoperative, excessively damaged or insecure
Lights & Electrics
▲ 57.6% better
40.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 96.0 / 100 tests
  • Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
  • Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
  • Headlamp levelling device inoperative
  • Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
  • A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 77.4% better
66.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 295.2 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
Body/Structure
▲ 90.1% better
6.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.9 / 100 tests
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
  • A transmission shaft flexible coupling: excessively deteriorated
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
  • A door will not open using the relevant control or close properly
  • Body, cab or chassis: excessively corroded at mounting points
Equipment
▲ 65.1% better
5.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.9 / 100 tests
  • is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
  • ESC MIL indicates a system malfunction
  • is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
Other
▲ 68.8% better
16.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 53.6 / 100 tests
  • Emissions levels exceed default limits
  • Engine is idling clearly above its normal idle speed
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
  • Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted
  • Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 663 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 64
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 28
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 25
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 25
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 19
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 16
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 14
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 13
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 9

Serious faults (Top 10)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Headlamp levelling device inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 4