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OY02 FZD

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

198,602 mi
Last recorded198,602 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 FZD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 198,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 198,579 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 194,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 189,385 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 189,201 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 184,045 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 172,340 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 2255516 (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake effort JUST met requirements, with particularly low effort nearside (110/200) 16% (MOT limit 16%)

TPMS on

Very minor windscreen damage

Pass 21 Oct 2020 157,982 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 157,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 148,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 148,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 139,817 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 139,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 132,300 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 126,189 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 119,739 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 114,898 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 108,270 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 100,697 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 92,568 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 82,915 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 76,493 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 66,333 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 57,673 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 57,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2006 47,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2006 47,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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OY02 FZD is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2002 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 106,640 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY02 FZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OY02 FZD registered?

OY02 FZD is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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