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RA02 PLJ

2002 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

94,949 mi
Last recorded94,949 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 PLJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 94,949 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 94,890 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 94,278 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 93,946 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 93,274 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2020 92,947 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 92,112 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 90,291 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017
Pass 26 Aug 2016 86,482 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 84,753 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 83,331 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 81,683 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 81,659 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 79,484 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 76,146 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 71,403 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 63,897 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 62,035 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 59,056 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 56,221 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 31 Jan 2006 52,198 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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RA02 PLJ is a 2002 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 RA02 PLJ, 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 RA02 PLJ registered?

RA02 PLJ is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is RA02 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA02 PLJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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