2002 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · LL02 XXD
2002 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 148,458 miles. MOT expired on 26 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,458 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LL02 XXD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/09/2025
- 148,458 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 43 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LL02 XXD 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 (LL02 XXD) between May 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Emissions unable to be completed due to oil leaks and coolant risk to engine (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced i”; “Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
LL02 XXD Mileage History
- 28/05/2022132,878 mi
- 18/05/2023136,591 mi+3,713 mi
- 21/05/2024142,221 mi+5,630 mi
- 16/09/2025148,458 mi+6,237 mi
Average of roughly 4,715 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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