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R5 JVW

2002 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

112,193 mi
Last recorded112,193 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 JVW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 112,193 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Mar 2025 110,083 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 108,346 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 105,991 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 100,709 miles

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

corrosion underside of vehicle,not currently structural.

Fail 28 Mar 2022 100,709 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

corrosion underside of vehicle,not currently structural.

Pass 31 Mar 2021 96,134 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 94,983 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 90,882 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 85,759 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 79,358 miles

Both rear wheels stiff to turn by hand

Pass 13 Oct 2015 72,639 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Both rear wheels stiff to turn by hand close to excessive

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 69,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 68,673 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 64,361 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 61,750 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 59,592 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 55,599 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 49,569 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 46,434 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 16 Oct 2007 46,427 miles

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

registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Oct 2006 40,889 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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R5 JVW is a 2002 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 R5 JVW, 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 R5 JVW registered?

R5 JVW is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is R5 JVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 JVW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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