2002 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · A7 JBR
2002 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 65,939 miles. MOT expired on 11 Dec 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,939 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.
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A7 JBR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2023
- 65,939 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A7 JBR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW M5 (A7 JBR) between November 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
A7 JBR Mileage History
- 18/11/202165,875 mi
- 28/11/202265,928 mi+53 mi
- 12/12/202265,928 mi
- 08/12/202365,939 mi+11 mi
- 12/12/202365,939 mi
Average of roughly 31 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M5
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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