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PF52 XZU

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,590 mi
Last recorded83,590 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 XZU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 83,590 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 82,898 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Trialling rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 82,000 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 80,581 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 78,893 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre and offside rear tyre has Nail

Pass 12 Mar 2015 77,926 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 77,815 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 76,209 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 76,209 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 74,301 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 74,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 71,975 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 71,975 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 67,679 miles

rear differential oil leaking

Pass 20 Feb 2010 63,316 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2009 58,476 miles

brake light on

o/s/f n/s/f tyre geting low

rear pads low

shield fitted under car

Pass 16 Feb 2008 54,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 49,720 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 41,376 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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PF52 XZU is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 PF52 XZU, 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 PF52 XZU registered?

PF52 XZU is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is PF52 XZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF52 XZU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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