2002 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · 4 PPX
2002 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 140,306 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,306 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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4 PPX Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 140,306 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
4 PPX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW M5 (4 PPX) between September 2005 and July 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
4 PPX Mileage History
- 14/09/200543,374 mi
- 16/09/200543,374 mi
- 14/07/200644,391 mi+1,017 mi
- 27/07/200755,062 mi+10,671 mi
- 25/07/200861,035 mi+5,973 mi
- 17/08/200965,496 mi+4,461 mi
- 21/08/200965,496 mi
- 02/09/201067,028 mi+1,532 mi
- 02/09/201067,028 mi
- 02/08/201170,059 mi+3,031 mi
- 14/08/201276,024 mi+5,965 mi
- 14/08/201276,024 mi
- 30/08/201380,404 mi+4,380 mi
- 10/12/2019132,417 mi+52,013 mi
- 16/03/2020132,433 mi+16 mi
- 30/03/2021136,165 mi+3,732 mi
- 29/03/2022139,652 mi+3,487 mi
- 01/04/2023140,020 mi+368 mi
- 20/04/2024140,135 mi+115 mi
- 15/07/2026140,306 mi+171 mi
Average of roughly 4,653 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M5
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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