2002 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · SF52 NFE
2002 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 145,940 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,940 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SF52 NFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2022
- 145,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF52 NFE 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 (SF52 NFE) between August 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jack po”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jack p”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
SF52 NFE Mileage History
- 15/08/2022144,937 mi
- 09/09/2022145,054 mi+117 mi
- 22/09/2022145,152 mi+98 mi
- 14/10/2022145,940 mi+788 mi
- 14/10/2022145,940 mi
Average of roughly 6,101 miles per year across 5 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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