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LF52 FZG

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

117,005 mi
Last recorded117,005 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 FZG
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 117,005 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear, under vehicle

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 116,016 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2022 111,904 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 108,829 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 106,194 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 106,194 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 104,512 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 101,508 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 101,508 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 98,890 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 93,157 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 88,043 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 83,286 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 77,489 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 77,489 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 71,605 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 67,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 67,490 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 60,639 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 56,397 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 56,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 49,495 miles

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

handbrake reserve travel

Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,198 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 33,440 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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LF52 FZG is a 2002 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 LF52 FZG, 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 LF52 FZG registered?

LF52 FZG is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for LF52 FZG shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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