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PL51 LVJ

2002 BMW M5

Green Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,628 mi
Last recorded101,628 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 LVJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 101,628 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Main front to rear pipe ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 101,576 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Main front to rear pipe ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 101,338 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded 1 x front to rear ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 100,728 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

fuel cap seal perished

offside front exhaust clamp corroded away and broken

rear differential leaking

Fail 19 Jul 2022 100,715 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber ring severely cracked all over, there was also no pressure when releasing fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass completely faded/blinded (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated most front lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the very limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 100,470 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 100,469 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 99,701 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 98,780 miles

os mirror rear disks poor

Pass 8 Jan 2016 96,291 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 Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 91,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2014 91,198 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 87,546 miles

front brake discs corroded

oil leak from rear diff front seal area

Fail 13 Jan 2014 87,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded

oil leak from rear diff front seal area

Pass 23 Jan 2013 85,080 miles

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

tread perished both rear tyres. 275/35/18

Fail 23 Jan 2013 85,080 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

tread perished both rear tyres. 275/35/18

Pass 30 Jan 2012 82,792 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 80,409 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 78,255 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 75,749 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 72,233 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 61,885 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 47,987 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 47,987 miles

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

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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PL51 LVJ is a 2002 BMW M5 in Green with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PL51 LVJ, 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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PL51 LVJ is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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