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FE52 GWO

2002 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,752 mi
Last recorded143,752 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 GWO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 143,752 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 143,737 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 142,682 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 141,896 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 141,499 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 136,200 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 136,198 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 130,978 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 126,913 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 126,912 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flicker (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flicker (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (covered) (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Apr 2018

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 May 2017 121,731 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 118,904 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 113,935 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 107,749 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 99,458 miles

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All 4 tyres worn on inner edges

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 99,458 miles

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All 4 tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2012 88,849 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 66,817 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 57,636 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 54,424 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 52,214 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 43,058 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 29,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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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FE52 GWO is a 2002 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FE52 GWO, 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 FE52 GWO registered?

FE52 GWO is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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