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M5 FJO

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

81,198 mi
Last recorded81,198 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 FJO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 81,198 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 80,678 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 80,461 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 80,029 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 79,389 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Central under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake slight imbalance across axle

Fail 15 Apr 2021 79,386 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Central under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake slight imbalance across axle

Pass 23 Mar 2020 79,136 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 78,717 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 76,844 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 76,833 miles

Central Drag link end ball joint has excessive play center link o/s joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 75,707 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 74,680 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 71,788 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 70,727 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 69,400 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 67,332 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 65,384 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 57,768 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 57,762 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2007 50,690 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 46,558 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 33,910 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 FJO is a 2002 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FJO, 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 M5 FJO registered?

M5 FJO is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 15 May 2002.

Is M5 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 FJO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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