2002 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · MK52 HDA
2002 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 10/09/2002. Recorded mileage 124,170 miles. MOT valid until 24/08/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,170 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2171cc
MK52 HDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 124,170 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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MK52 HDA Mileage History
- 30/08/2023114,865 mi
- 23/07/2024117,922 mi+3,057 mi
- 30/07/2025121,087 mi+3,165 mi
- 13/08/2026124,164 mi+3,077 mi
- 26/08/2026124,170 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 3,112 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MK52 HDA 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 520 (MK52 HDA) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 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: Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
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