2002 BMW 5 Series 2.2L Petrol · LD52 TLZ
2002 BMW 5 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 139,265 miles. MOT expired on 09 Feb 2024. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,265 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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LD52 TLZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2023
- 139,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD52 TLZ 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 5 Series (LD52 TLZ) between February 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 February 2023 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: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). 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: “Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering rack control arm inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering rack control arm inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LD52 TLZ Mileage History
- 10/02/2022130,253 mi
- 06/02/2023139,184 mi+8,931 mi
- 09/02/2023139,265 mi+81 mi
Average of roughly 9,038 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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