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SP02 UAZ

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

216,225 mi
Last recorded216,225 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 UAZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 216,225 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel lines corroded.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 11 Mar 2024 213,072 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel lines corroded

Headlight lenses and images poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance low

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 209,042 miles

Headlight lenses and images poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance low

Pass 21 Mar 2022 203,801 miles

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 196,201 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlight lenses and images poor

Nearside rear brake caliper clip missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 189,724 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Front antiroll bar D bushes worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 179,091 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust flange nuts corroded away

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield fixing missing

Fail 25 Feb 2019 179,082 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust flange nuts corroded away

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield fixing missing

Pass 12 Mar 2018 172,042 miles

Exhaust flange nuts corroded away

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2017 163,113 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2016 153,795 miles

exhaust flange nuts corroded

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 141,067 miles

Oil leak

slight radial bulge in all 4 tyres

Pass 6 Mar 2014 128,374 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 118,600 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 110,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 103,774 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 96,515 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 95,746 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 88,587 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 72,485 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 56,656 miles

both rear tyres nearing limit.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 44,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SP02 UAZ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 SP02 UAZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP02 UAZ registered?

SP02 UAZ is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 April 2002.

Is SP02 UAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP02 UAZ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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