2002 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · FE52 ORA
2002 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 152,951 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,951 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE52 ORA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2022
- 152,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE52 ORA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 520 (FE52 ORA) between August 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Next to sil (1.1.11 (c))”; “Brake hose excessively damaged both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going in to hose (1.1.11 (c))”.
FE52 ORA Mileage History
- 17/08/2022152,713 mi
- 31/08/2022153,831 mi+1,118 mi
- 12/09/2022152,951 mi-880 mi
- 12/09/2022152,951 mi
Average of roughly 3,306 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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