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RL02 TZU

2002 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

86,444 mi
Last recorded86,444 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 TZU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 86,444 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 85,219 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 83,750 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 83,742 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusting screws do not work (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin only met the requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 83,735 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2022 80,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 79,684 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 78,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under body covers fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2020 78,213 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under body covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2019 76,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 71,639 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 71,639 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 70,251 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 70,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 69,423 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 68,809 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 67,678 miles

slight play in offside rear antiroll bar link

Pass 28 Aug 2013 65,554 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 63,088 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 60,158 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 55,832 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 51,340 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 46,197 miles

small crack in nearside front bumper

Pass 24 Aug 2007 41,625 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 34,207 miles

Slight corrosion on the inner surfaces of the front brake discs.

Pass 23 Aug 2005 28,116 miles

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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RL02 TZU is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RL02 TZU, 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 RL02 TZU registered?

RL02 TZU is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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The MOT history for RL02 TZU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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