2002 BMW 5 Series 2.2L Petrol · GL52 LXP
2002 BMW 5 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 13 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 107,255 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,255 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL52 LXP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 107,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL52 LXP 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 5 Series (GL52 LXP) between December 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GL52 LXP Mileage History
- 20/12/2023103,144 mi
- 11/02/2025105,641 mi+2,497 mi
- 17/02/2025105,646 mi+5 mi
- 14/07/2026107,255 mi+1,609 mi
- 14/07/2026107,255 mi
Average of roughly 1,603 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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