2002 BMW 5 Series 2.2L Petrol · NL52 AOG
2002 BMW 5 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 129,430 miles. MOT expired on 05 Mar 2016. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Mar 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Oct 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,430 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
NL52 AOG Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2015
- 129,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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NL52 AOG Mileage History
- 27/02/200661,249 mi
- 15/08/200765,747 mi+4,498 mi
- 04/08/200870,933 mi+5,186 mi
- 13/07/200973,518 mi+2,585 mi
- 06/07/201077,155 mi+3,637 mi
- 06/07/201077,155 mi
- 02/07/201179,724 mi+2,569 mi
- 06/08/201292,422 mi+12,698 mi
- 07/08/201292,422 mi
- 23/08/2013107,200 mi+14,778 mi
- 23/08/2013107,200 mi
- 05/03/2015129,430 mi+22,230 mi
- 06/03/2015129,430 mi
Average of roughly 7,560 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
NL52 AOG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 5 Series (NL52 AOG) between February 2006 and March 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Steering (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
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