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LJ02 JKX

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,241 mi
Last recorded100,241 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 JKX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 100,241 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 99,544 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 98,361 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 98,342 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 97,750 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 97,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn anty link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 96,475 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 82,665 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 79,635 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 77,220 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 75,503 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 70,347 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 69,121 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 67,337 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 64,901 miles

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

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

oil leak rear axle

Pass 21 Feb 2012 61,502 miles

Cut in offside rear tyre tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak from diff pinion oil seal

Slight corrosion front to rear duel pipe

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2011 57,075 miles

near side lower fuel pip outer skin corroding

oil seaping from rear diff/propshaft seal

Pass 24 Apr 2009 51,561 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 47,355 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2008 47,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 23 Mar 2007 42,715 miles

dif leaking over exhaust.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 37,508 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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LJ02 JKX is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 LJ02 JKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ02 JKX registered?

LJ02 JKX is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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The MOT history for LJ02 JKX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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