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JSB 8P

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,265 mi
Last recorded97,265 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSB 8P
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 97,265 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 97,096 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 96,871 miles

nsf osf lower arm dust covers deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2021 94,360 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 91,731 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 88,236 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre perished

Pass 8 Feb 2018 83,093 miles

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

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Feb 2018 83,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2016 79,841 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 73,280 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres are out of shape

covers fitted at time of test obscuring some components

Pass 27 May 2014 63,802 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 63,802 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 59,933 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 59,555 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 59,543 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 59,397 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 58,953 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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JSB 8P is a 2002 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 JSB 8P, 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 JSB 8P registered?

JSB 8P is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is JSB 8P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSB 8P shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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