2002 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · CP02 RZS
2002 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 113,476 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,476 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.
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CP02 RZS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 113,476 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CP02 RZS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 520 (CP02 RZS) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
CP02 RZS Mileage History
- 26/08/202392,620 mi
- 30/08/2024100,059 mi+7,439 mi
- 01/09/2025106,294 mi+6,235 mi
- 29/08/2026113,358 mi+7,064 mi
- 07/09/2026113,476 mi+118 mi
Average of roughly 6,874 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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