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FA02 NZO

2002 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

96,660 mi
Last recorded96,660 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 NZO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 96,660 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 94,957 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 92,321 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 92,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 90,749 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 90,743 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 88,396 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 85,977 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Nov 2018 83,474 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 79,603 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 75,213 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 70,909 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 19 Nov 2014 65,992 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 65,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2013 59,957 miles

front tyres starting to perish on outer edges

Pass 30 Nov 2012 54,253 miles

corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

offside front shock absorber inner gaiter damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2012 51,551 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 44,019 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 43,996 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 36,679 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 36,108 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 26,586 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 26,586 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.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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FA02 NZO is a 2002 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FA02 NZO, 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 FA02 NZO registered?

FA02 NZO is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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