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FJ02 LGW

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,772 mi
Last recorded163,772 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 LGW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 163,772 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive prop seal in rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 160,365 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 156,692 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 151,926 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 146,012 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 140,999 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 140,999 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 134,526 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 134,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 128,085 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 119,473 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 119,460 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 112,448 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 112,423 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 103,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 94,287 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 91,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2012 82,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2011 78,816 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 72,737 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 59,116 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 48,897 miles

o/s/rear tyre and n/s/f tyre geting close n/s/f door mirror broken

Pass 19 Apr 2007 43,451 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked. †n/s/outer sill damaged. †slight smear from wipers. †corrosion to fuel lines.

Fail 19 Apr 2007 43,451 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s door mirror glass cracked. †n/s/outer sill damaged. †slight smear from wipers. †corrosion to fuel lines.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 37,109 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 37,109 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

dammage to n/s outer sill

engine covers fitted

minor oil leak at diff

small stone chips in windscreen

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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FJ02 LGW is a 2002 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FJ02 LGW, 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 FJ02 LGW registered?

FJ02 LGW is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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