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AJ52 MYM

2002 BMW M5

Purple Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,782 mi
Last recorded138,782 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 MYM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 138,782 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 138,018 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 137,989 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 137,869 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 137,085 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 136,231 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 136,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 135,045 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 131,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 121,625 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 109,929 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 109,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 101,221 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 92,005 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 84,286 miles

near side front tyre has cut in sidewall but not down to cords.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 71,395 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 61,053 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 49,585 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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AJ52 MYM is a 2002 BMW M5 in Purple with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AJ52 MYM, 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 AJ52 MYM registered?

AJ52 MYM is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is AJ52 MYM safe to buy?

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