2002 BMW M5 4.9L Petrol · MF51 WXE
2002 BMW M5 (4.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 138,007 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,007 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF51 WXE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 138,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF51 WXE 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 (MF51 WXE) between December 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 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: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
MF51 WXE Mileage History
- 12/12/2022142,523 mi
- 02/02/2023135,560 mi-6,963 mi
- 12/03/2024136,178 mi+618 mi
- 13/03/2025137,115 mi+937 mi
- 01/04/2026138,007 mi+892 mi
Average of roughly -1,367 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for BMW M5
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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