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PJZ 39

2002 BMW M5

Green Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

157,562 mi
Last recorded157,562 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJZ 39
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 157,562 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 155,538 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 155,187 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 153,487 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 150,610 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 148,319 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 147,302 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 144,321 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 139,830 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 133,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 126,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 118,279 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside parking brake lower readings

Fail 30 Jul 2014 118,213 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside parking brake lower readings

Pass 5 Feb 2013 106,499 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 95,521 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 95,521 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 87,266 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 69,991 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 58,624 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 48,097 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 36,880 miles

front brake balance

Pass 16 Dec 2005 25,106 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 25,106 miles

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

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

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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PJZ 39 is a 2002 BMW M5 in Green with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PJZ 39, 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 PJZ 39 registered?

PJZ 39 is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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