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KF52 SHX

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

130,074 mi
Last recorded130,074 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 SHX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 130,074 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Jul 2024 129,870 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounted arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 129,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2021 127,322 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2021 127,320 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2020 116,047 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 109,755 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 106,964 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 106,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2017 106,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear diff leaking

Fail 4 May 2017 106,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 1 Apr 2016 102,494 miles

Engine noise from water pump area

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp height adjuster sensor linkage broken [O/S/F]

Oil leak from rear axle/diff.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 97,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

bad oil leak from rear differential pinion seal

nearside inner steering tie rod arm slight play in the ball joint

Pass 3 Apr 2014 92,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust mounting corroded

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 17 Apr 2013 86,825 miles

Bad oil leak from rear differential input seal

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 86,794 miles

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

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

Bad oil leak from rear differential input seal

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 79,125 miles

damage to n/s sill & n/s/f door

oil leak from rear diff pinion oil seal area

Fail 17 Apr 2012 79,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to n/s sill & n/s/f door

oil leak from rear diff pinion oil seal area

Pass 24 Aug 2010

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 60,647 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 40,917 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 28,098 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 28,068 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

o/s parking brake low effort

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2006 22,133 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 22,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KF52 SHX is a 2002 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KF52 SHX, 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 KF52 SHX registered?

KF52 SHX is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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