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PL02 FHR

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,202 mi
Last recorded132,202 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 FHR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 132,202 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 132,061 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 131,906 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 131,323 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 131,314 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 130,591 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 130,591 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 128,104 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 124,719 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 120,892 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 115,566 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 108,492 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 108,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 102,147 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 91,082 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 79,519 miles

Both rear tyres on the legal limit

Pass 16 May 2008 66,794 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 49,836 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 49,836 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 35,636 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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PL02 FHR is a 2002 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PL02 FHR, 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 PL02 FHR registered?

PL02 FHR is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 17 June 2002.

Is PL02 FHR safe to buy?

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