2002 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · 1 MLD
2002 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 14 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 77,101 miles. MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,101 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
1 MLD Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
1 MLD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW M5 (1 MLD) between January 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe holed (7.1.2)”.
1 MLD Mileage History
- 14/01/200627,120 mi
- 09/01/200731,484 mi+4,364 mi
- 11/01/200836,641 mi+5,157 mi
- 13/01/200941,907 mi+5,266 mi
- 15/01/201046,919 mi+5,012 mi
- 14/01/201151,000 mi+4,081 mi
- 09/01/201254,900 mi+3,900 mi
- 16/01/201359,708 mi+4,808 mi
- 08/01/201463,491 mi+3,783 mi
- 10/01/201566,065 mi+2,574 mi
- 09/01/201668,680 mi+2,615 mi
- 14/01/201770,889 mi+2,209 mi
- 20/01/201872,235 mi+1,346 mi
- 20/01/201872,235 mi
- 19/01/201973,455 mi+1,220 mi
- 11/01/202074,531 mi+1,076 mi
- 19/01/202175,899 mi+1,368 mi
- 03/03/202275,921 mi+22 mi
- 19/03/202275,946 mi+25 mi
- 21/01/202376,933 mi+987 mi
- 13/04/202477,057 mi+124 mi
- 13/04/202477,057 mi
- 17/04/202577,101 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 2,596 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for BMW M5
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Common Problems: BMW M5
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
View all BMW M5 problems →Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (1ML Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as 1MLD.
BUGATTI
VEYRON
BENTLEY
CONTINENTAL
MERCEDES-BENZ
GLE
LAND ROVER
R-ROVER SPORT SV ED ONE MHEV A
PORSCHE
TAYCAN 4S CROSS TURISMO
BMW
M440I XDRIVE MHEV AUTO
JAGUAR
XKR
NISSAN
JUKE
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER HARD TOP D MHEV AUTO
LAND ROVER
R ROVER EVOQUE R-DYN SE PHEV A
RENAULT
MEGANE
BMW
120 M SPORT MHEV AUTO
BMW M5 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2002 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.