CarVerify

Free Car Check

SV02 RHJ

2002 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

110,178 mi
Last recorded110,178 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 RHJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 110,178 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 110,178 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 109,094 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 106,159 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

manufactures covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle

Pass 21 Jun 2021 102,126 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 98,662 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 97,909 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 94,075 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 90,108 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 84,661 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 80,738 miles

EML light is on

Pass 21 Sep 2009 77,974 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 72,056 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 66,418 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 68,483 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
Full BMW M5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SV02 RHJ is a 2002 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SV02 RHJ, 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

How do I check the history of SV02 RHJ?

You can check the full history of SV02 RHJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SV02 RHJ registered?

SV02 RHJ is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is SV02 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV02 RHJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SV02 RHJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SV02 RHJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.