2002 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · DV02 AXK
2002 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 02 May 2002. Recorded mileage 179,324 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,324 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV02 AXK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2022
- 179,324 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV02 AXK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 520 (DV02 AXK) between September 2022 and November 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides anti roll bar d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edges (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
DV02 AXK Mileage History
- 07/09/2022179,241 mi
- 11/11/2022179,324 mi+83 mi
- 15/11/2022179,324 mi
Average of roughly 438 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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