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2002 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · SW51 HYO

SW51 HYO

2002 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 192,337 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
BMW 520
Year / Origin
2002 · Aberdeen
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
192,337 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 02 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2002
Engine
2171cc

SW51 HYO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2026
  • 192,337 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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SW51 HYO Mileage History

  1. 10/09/2022183,749 mi
  2. 23/09/2022183,762 mi+13 mi
  3. 09/04/2024189,446 mi+5,684 mi
  4. 09/04/2024189,446 mi
  5. 03/04/2026192,337 mi+2,891 mi

Average of roughly 2,411 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SW51 HYO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (SW51 HYO) between September 2022 and April 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 03 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

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