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RJ52 AXA

2002 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,832 mi
Last recorded161,832 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 AXA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 161,832 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 161,594 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 159,628 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2021 159,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 152,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 150,500 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel cap seal slight perishing

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Link arm play in ball joint

Oil leak

Power steering leak

Pass 28 Oct 2016 143,760 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 132,134 miles

damage to windscreen

handbrake effort on limit 16%

wear to n/s/r o/s/r inner brake pads

wear to n/s/r o/s/r tyres

Pass 28 Oct 2014 116,874 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 104,091 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 96,467 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 88,401 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 79,915 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 72,212 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 64,326 miles

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

front no plate loose

fuel pipes very rusty underneath

nail nearside rear tyre

nearside front brake pipe rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2007 55,639 miles

N/s/f fog lense cracked.

Rear tyres low.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 47,210 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyre treads close to limit

dampness around rear axle

nearside front lower suspension rear amr inner bush perishing

nearside front spot/fog lamp lens cracked

nearside rear upper suspension arm outer joint leaking grease?

offside front lower suspension rear arm inner bush split

rear seat belts used with child seats

Fail 10 Aug 2006 47,210 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyre treads close to limit

dampness around rear axle

nearside front lower suspension rear amr inner bush perishing

nearside front spot/fog lamp lens cracked

nearside rear upper suspension arm outer joint leaking grease?

offside front lower suspension rear arm inner bush split

rear seat belts used with child seats

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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RJ52 AXA is a 2002 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RJ52 AXA, 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 RJ52 AXA registered?

RJ52 AXA is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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