CarVerify

Free Car Check

SP52 RJO

2002 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

106,551 mi
Last recorded106,551 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 RJO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 106,551 miles

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2025 106,339 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 106,193 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 105,802 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 105,559 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 105,419 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 105,266 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 103,520 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

brake pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2019 103,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

brake pipes above fuel tank

brake pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2018 102,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes above fuel tank

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 101,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes above fuel tank

brake pipes corroded

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 100,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes above under trays

brake pipes corroded

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 99,175 miles

sill covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above fuel tank

Fail 21 Jan 2015 99,175 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above fuel tank

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2014 97,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above fuel tank

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2013 96,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above fuel tnk

exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2012 94,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

undercovers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2011 91,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes above fuel tank

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2010 89,242 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

undercovers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2009 81,635 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 70,785 miles

nearside front tyre slightly bald outer edge, offssdie front tyre bald outer edge SIZE 22555R16W

sideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 17 Jan 2007 60,085 miles

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

Front brake balance just passable

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 48,879 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
Full BMW 5 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SP52 RJO is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 SP52 RJO, 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

How do I check the history of SP52 RJO?

You can check the full history of SP52 RJO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SP52 RJO registered?

SP52 RJO is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is SP52 RJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP52 RJO shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP52 RJO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SP52 RJO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.