2002 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Diesel · LN02 SZO
2002 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 54,888 miles. MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LN02 SZO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2026
- 54,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LN02 SZO 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 (LN02 SZO) between March 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2026 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: Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
LN02 SZO Mileage History
- 18/03/202450,602 mi
- 11/03/202550,884 mi+282 mi
- 11/03/202550,884 mi
- 15/10/202551,058 mi+174 mi
- 15/10/202654,888 mi+3,830 mi
Average of roughly 1,664 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Thrust Arm Bush Failure (50mph Shimmy)Moderate
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