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SH52 LZM

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,802 mi
Last recorded110,802 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 LZM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 110,802 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Aug 2021 110,769 miles

Brake hose ferules corroding

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Underbody has corrosion covered with plastic undertrays

Fail 28 Oct 2020 110,761 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 109,266 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 108,360 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 108,360 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 107,275 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 107,271 miles

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

both front exhaust brackets broken

Pass 24 Jan 2014 105,046 miles

both sides front exhaust brackets broken

Fail 17 Jan 2014 105,046 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both sides front exhaust brackets broken

low readings offside parking brake

Pass 25 Jan 2013 102,350 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 95,193 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 95,193 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 88,177 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 82,763 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 75,740 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 66,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 51,566 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 44,453 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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SH52 LZM is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SH52 LZM, 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 SH52 LZM registered?

SH52 LZM is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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