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M5 BJU

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

110,561 mi
Last recorded110,561 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 110,561 miles

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

shields fitted from new restricting access

Pass 10 Oct 2024 110,472 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 110,460 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 110,409 miles

rear axle leak

Pass 24 Aug 2021 110,231 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

oil leak (Diff)

Pass 20 Aug 2020 110,066 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 109,775 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 109,760 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 109,719 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 109,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 109,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipe corroded underside to n/s

Pass 7 Dec 2015 108,706 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 106,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 106,875 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2013 104,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 102,420 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 98,781 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 97,460 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 90,084 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 88,175 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 78,724 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 70,095 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 BJU 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 M5 BJU, 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 M5 BJU registered?

M5 BJU is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 19 January 2002.

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