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ST52 HJF

2002 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

71,527 mi
Last recorded71,527 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 HJF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 71,527 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 71,431 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 71,200 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 71,128 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 70,708 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 70,608 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 70,461 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 70,384 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive differential leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 70,283 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 70,089 miles

oil leaking from rear differential

Pass 9 Jul 2015 69,801 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 68,659 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 66,594 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 65,408 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 63,524 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 58,679 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 51,545 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 51,291 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,322 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 25,060 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2006 19,580 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 12,300 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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ST52 HJF 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 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 ST52 HJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST52 HJF registered?

ST52 HJF is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is ST52 HJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST52 HJF 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.

Does ST52 HJF have outstanding finance?

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