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RL52 VMR

2002 Bmw 5 Series · Diesel · 2926cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model5 Series
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine2926cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Bmw 5 Series Diesel 2926cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 158,441 miles on the clock, averaging 8,602 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RL52 VMR

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,441
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,602

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading158,441 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,402
Average per year8,602
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RL52 VMR 55k81k107k132k158k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,441 miles
Since last MOT+8,402 miles
PASS
Mileage150,039 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,019 miles
Since last MOT+9,348 miles
PASS
Mileage140,671 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,671 miles
Since last MOT+10,702 miles
PASS
Mileage129,969 miles
Since last MOT+14,900 miles
PASS
Mileage115,069 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,067 miles
Since last MOT+10,016 miles
PASS
Mileage105,051 miles
Since last MOT+9,388 miles
PASS
Mileage95,663 miles
Since last MOT+8,282 miles
PASS
Mileage87,381 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,381 miles
Since last MOT+6,992 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,389 miles
Since last MOT+6,036 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,353 miles
Since last MOT+5,882 miles
PASS
Mileage68,471 miles
Since last MOT+5,620 miles
PASS
Mileage62,851 miles
Since last MOT+8,231 miles
PASS
Mileage54,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,620 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 VMR
MakeBmw
Model5 Series
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2926cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RL52 VMR

What car is RL52 VMR?

RL52 VMR is an grey Bmw 5 Series, diesel (2926cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RL52 VMR?

The last recorded mileage for RL52 VMR was 158,441 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL52 VMR passed its MOT?

RL52 VMR has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Jul 2018.

Is RL52 VMR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL52 VMR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RL52 VMR?

RL52 VMR is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.