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MF02 FHM

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

228,019 mi
Last recorded228,019 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 FHM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 228,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 224,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 224,202 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlamp levelling device is detached at on end (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 219,386 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section of exhaust has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater is slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 212,834 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

small corrosion in sills

Fail 28 Feb 2023 212,812 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

small corrosion in sills

Pass 9 Mar 2022 205,457 miles

corrosion in fuel lines

corrosion in offside front brake pipe (limited vision on exact condition due to plastic covering )-advise renewing

corrosion starting in sills (limited vision due to plastic covering )

Pass 17 Feb 2021 191,197 miles

Offside Front side repeater going white in colour

corrosion in fuel lines

corrosion in offside front brake pipe,limited vision on exact condition

sills and engine covered ,limited vision on some components

Pass 3 Mar 2020 183,313 miles

corrosion in offside front brake pipe to hose ,limited vision due to plastic covers ,advise renewing asap

Pass 19 Feb 2019 174,420 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 174,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 165,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

diff oily

Pass 13 Mar 2017 156,366 miles

front discs worn /corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 25 Apr 2016 149,678 miles

offside headlamp set low

Fail 25 Apr 2016 149,678 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside headlamp set low

Pass 21 Feb 2015 144,490 miles

EML light on

Fail 18 Feb 2015 144,488 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

EML light on

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2014 142,214 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 142,032 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 135,041 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear to front and rear on edges tyres

Pass 19 Mar 2012 127,527 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 127,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 121,691 miles

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

binding to both rear brake

Pass 4 May 2010 114,865 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 101,902 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 90,741 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 80,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 66,361 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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MF02 FHM is a 2002 BMW M5 in Black 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 MF02 FHM, 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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MF02 FHM is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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