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A12 NJM

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,322 mi
Last recorded62,322 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 NJM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 62,322 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 62,187 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 61,630 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 61,630 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml on

Pass 1 Mar 2018 61,178 miles

EML light on

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 59,262 miles

EML light on

Pass 25 Feb 2016 56,877 miles

engine management light on indicating possible fault

Pass 4 Mar 2015 53,174 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 49,561 miles

Engine CEL Showing?

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 45,801 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 45,801 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 42,125 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 42,125 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 39,005 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 35,091 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 29,932 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 25,626 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 25,626 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 20,633 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 17,230 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 17,230 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (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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A12 NJM 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 A12 NJM, 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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What year was A12 NJM registered?

A12 NJM is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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