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2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

201,036 mi
Last recorded201,036 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 ZVN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 201,036 miles

Power steering fluid slightly leaking

Fail 1 Dec 2025 201,033 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Power steering fluid slightly leaking

Fail 22 Oct 2025 200,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Nov 2024 196,697 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2024 196,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2023 191,133 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear floor,sills ,chassis and inner wings

rear suspension component covered in underseal inner and outer sills

Pass 9 Nov 2022 184,468 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear floor,sills ,chassis and inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-trays/covers fitted.

Fail 5 Oct 2022 184,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (nearside part of center steering rod) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Floor/sills/inner wings and chassis corroded.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside steering idler arm bushes slightly worn/slight play

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

Under-trays and covers fitted.

Pass 1 Oct 2021 180,201 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear sill welded and sealed

Slight play/wear in nearside steering idler arm bush/pin.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings,floor and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted.

Fail 29 Sep 2021 180,199 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner to outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Slight play/wear in nearside steering idler arm bush/pin.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings,floor and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted.

Pass 30 Sep 2020 175,848 miles

both front inner wings slight corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2019 167,522 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Under-trays/covers fitted.

Fail 3 Oct 2019 167,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Under-trays/covers fitted.

Pass 18 Sep 2018 156,841 miles

slight oil leak from the rear diff

Fail 18 Sep 2018 156,841 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

slight oil leak from the rear diff

Pass 5 Oct 2017 147,627 miles

Oil leak at rear diff drive shaft seal ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 138,620 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 131,838 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush and offside rear lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 126,086 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Oct 2013 119,965 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 115,337 miles

FRont and rear brake discs pitted/worn.

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 113,039 miles

FRont brake discs pitted and worn.

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 113,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

FRont brake discs pitted and worn.

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 108,133 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and pitted slightly

front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly in places

slight weep rear diff

Pass 16 Oct 2009 98,186 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 89,067 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 89,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 77,082 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 60,965 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear brake disc outer face shows extensive corossion

Pass 13 Dec 2005 44,700 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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FY52 ZVN is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FY52 ZVN, 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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FY52 ZVN is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 14 December 2002.

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