2002 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · YK02 LWS
2002 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 143,439 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK02 LWS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2023
- 143,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK02 LWS 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 (YK02 LWS) between April 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
YK02 LWS Mileage History
- 14/04/2022141,205 mi
- 22/05/2023143,330 mi+2,125 mi
- 29/07/2023143,437 mi+107 mi
- 29/08/2023143,439 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,626 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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