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RJ02 FNY

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

163,186 mi
Last recorded163,186 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 FNY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 163,186 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 151,453 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 136,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread lozenges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread lozenges (5.2.3 (e))

undertray floor and outer sills covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Dec 2021 121,786 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 119,779 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 119,247 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 117,612 miles

fuel pipes corroded

under tray and floor and outer sills covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Nov 2018 117,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread and devoid tread and below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

under tray and floor and outer sills covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Nov 2017 112,448 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 109,153 miles

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

Oil leak oil leak from diff input seal ()

Fail 20 Dec 2016 109,153 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak oil leak from diff input seal ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 106,948 miles

Under trays fitted

Engine covers fitted

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 106,948 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2014 103,753 miles

Fuel pipe (front to rear) rusting.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 94,958 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 85,882 miles

Both rear tyres low tread JUST LEGAL

Pass 3 Oct 2011 78,797 miles

Offside 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 78,684 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 74,723 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 65,962 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 60,213 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 60,206 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 55,880 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RJ02 FNY is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RJ02 FNY, 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 RJ02 FNY registered?

RJ02 FNY is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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