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M5 BGJ

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,810 mi
Last recorded198,810 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 BGJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 198,810 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front jacking points corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear (vent pipe) ()

Pass 16 May 2025 196,828 miles

Both front jacking points slightly corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 195,720 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front jacking point area corroded

Offside Front jacking point area corroded

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

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

exhaust slightly louder than standard

Pass 2 May 2023 193,667 miles

Exhaust slightly louder than standard

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear number plate lamp dim

Pass 11 May 2022 191,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 191,721 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 190,229 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

rear diff slight leak

Fail 11 May 2021 190,223 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements in windscreen (0.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

rear diff slight leak

Pass 23 Mar 2020 188,202 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner and outer sill Jacking point areas corroded **borderline**

Offside Rear Inner and outer sill Jacking point areas corroded **borderline**

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 188,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Head lamp washers not working

Nearside Rear Inner and outer sill Jacking point areas corroded **borderline**

Offside Rear Inner and outer sill Jacking point areas corroded **borderline**

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 186,805 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 186,805 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 186,091 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 185,936 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 178,146 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 173,769 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 164,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oversills fitted

washers very weak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 163,875 miles

all discs slightly worn & rusty

front exhaist brackets corroded

fuel pipe starting to corrode

washers weak

Pass 31 Oct 2012 161,981 miles

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

nearside front exhaust bracket badly corroded

slight wear on front and rear discs

Fail 19 Jun 2012 160,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres have minor perishing towards the inner edges

Both rear tyres wearing close to tread wear indicators

Front and rear discs starting to show signs of wear

Minor corrosion to fuel line (fuel line marked in chalk)

Misting of oil around the area of the steering box

Near side front exhaust bracket corroded and broken

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2011 152,663 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 148,293 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 142,100 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 137,689 miles

front tyres have slight break up

front under body covered,.

oil leak.

Fail 19 Mar 2008 135,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 126,033 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 124,517 miles

N/S REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

O/S REAR TYRE WEARING VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE (ALSO HAS NAIL IN TREAD)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 115,724 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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M5 BGJ is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M5 BGJ, 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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M5 BGJ is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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