2002 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · YX02 ZWF
2002 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 152,590 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/07/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/04/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,590 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2171cc
YX02 ZWF Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2015
- 152,590 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 8 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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YX02 ZWF Mileage History
- 21/03/2006108,850 mi
- 07/03/2007116,278 mi+7,428 mi
- 12/03/2008125,045 mi+8,767 mi
- 20/03/2009130,059 mi+5,014 mi
- 25/05/2010135,586 mi+5,527 mi
- 26/05/2010135,586 mi
- 25/05/2011140,123 mi+4,537 mi
- 25/05/2011140,123 mi
- 23/05/201214,325 mi-125,798 mi
- 28/05/201214,325 mi
- 24/05/2013146,856 mi+132,531 mi
- 28/05/2013146,856 mi
- 16/05/2014148,809 mi+1,953 mi
- 19/05/2014148,809 mi
- 30/06/2015152,584 mi+3,775 mi
- 02/07/2015152,590 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 4,712 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
YX02 ZWF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 520 (YX02 ZWF) between March 2006 and July 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the in”; “Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”.
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