2002 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · MF02 FHM
2002 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 228,019 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 228,019 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF02 FHM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 228,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF02 FHM 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 (MF02 FHM) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 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 (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlamp levelling device is detached at on end (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
MF02 FHM Mileage History
- 02/03/2023212,834 mi
- 06/03/2024219,386 mi+6,552 mi
- 05/03/2025224,202 mi+4,816 mi
- 19/03/2025224,209 mi+7 mi
- 16/03/2026228,019 mi+3,810 mi
Average of roughly 4,997 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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