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LM02 JMX

2002 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

118,159 mi
Last recorded118,159 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 JMX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 118,159 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point corroded. Unable to do a full inspection due to sill covers being fitted. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 116,358 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 114,789 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Aug 2022 112,989 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2021 112,506 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 112,503 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f tyre slightly damaged on tread

Pass 25 Jul 2018 109,669 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 108,251 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF, OSR, NSR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 104,956 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 104,611 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 98,130 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 95,531 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 93,221 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 88,947 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 82,013 miles

n/s/r brake disc slightly scored

Fail 14 Jun 2011 81,909 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc slightly scored

Pass 15 Jun 2010 65,747 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 30,024 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 24,884 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 22,142 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 22,142 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 17,982 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 17,958 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges and wear in tyre tread

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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LM02 JMX is a 2002 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LM02 JMX, 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 LM02 JMX registered?

LM02 JMX is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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