2002 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · AY02 AOT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 9 July 2025 at 97,566 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to March 2022, suggesting the car has been kept in a condition that meets minimum legal standards without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 24 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,065 miles per year. Between March 2022 and July 2025, the odometer rose from 79,504 to 97,566 miles, showing a steady increase of approximately 6,000 miles annually over the last three years. This suggests the car is in regular, albeit light, use rather than suffering from the degradation associated with long periods of standing. The lack of advisories over the last four tests is unusual for a chassis of this age. While the records show no failures for suspension bushes, brake discs, or corrosion, a buyer should still manually inspect the underside for structural rust. Low mileage often masks the deterioration of rubber components and seals which perish over time regardless of distance travelled. Priority should be given to checking the condition of the tyres and brake fluid, as these consumables may have aged beyond their effective lifespan despite the clean MOT sheets. The failure on 5 July 2024, which was resolved by 9 July 2024 at the same mileage, is not detailed in the provided data but indicates a rapid rectification of a minor issue. Verify the service history to ensure oil changes have occurred regularly despite the low annual mileage.