2002 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · FX02 DHJ
2002 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 128,377 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,377 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FX02 DHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2025
- 128,377 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FX02 DHJ 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 (FX02 DHJ) between August 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Steering (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
FX02 DHJ Mileage History
- 30/08/2022127,128 mi
- 30/08/2022127,128 mi
- 12/06/2023127,239 mi+111 mi
- 10/06/2024127,323 mi+84 mi
- 23/06/2025128,377 mi+1,054 mi
Average of roughly 444 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M5
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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