BX52 XHL

2002 BMW — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
BMW
Year
2002
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
2497 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 5 December 2014
Last recorded mileage
70,526 mi

AI verdict AVOID 50/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2002 Bmw has 8 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 70,526 miles. The vehicle has been off the road for 4 years (2008-2012), and its high mileage and age present significant mechanical and safety risks.

The mileage trajectory shows consistent high usage (13,733 miles/year), but a critical 4-year gap (Sep 2008–Nov 2012) means the vehicle's condition and maintenance during that period are entirely unverified.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2014-12-05; vehicle has been off the road for 10+ years, posing unknown safety risks.
  • Recurring major failures: tyres (Oct 2007), anti-roll bar bush (Nov 2012), and emissions (Nov 2012).
  • High mileage (163,934 miles by Dec 2013) for a 2002 vehicle, indicating heavy use and accelerated wear.
  • Critical 4-year MOT gap (Sep 2008–Nov 2012) means the vehicle's condition and maintenance during that period are entirely unverified.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its model year.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed) is present in the provided data.
  • The vehicle has a consistent high mileage, suggesting regular use and potentially fewer hidden issues from long periods of disuse.

Mileage history

Sep 2006: 70,526 mi PASSOct 2007: 90,317 mi FAILOct 2007: 90,317 mi PASSSep 2008: 110,584 mi FAILSep 2008: 110,584 mi PASSNov 2012: 150,426 mi FAILNov 2012: 150,426 mi PASSDec 2013: 163,934 mi PASS164k117k71kSep 2006Dec 2013

MOT test history — 5/8 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2006 PASS 70,526 mi
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED child seat fitted to nearside rear seat
Oct 2007 FAIL 90,317 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oct 2007 PASS 90,317 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Sep 2008 FAIL 110,584 mi
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Sep 2008 PASS 110,584 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nov 2012 FAIL 150,426 mi
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
FAIL Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
USER ENTERED both front fog lights damaged
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED nearside front tyre slightly mis shaped
USER ENTERED brake faces surfaces slightly corroded
Nov 2012 PASS 150,426 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
USER ENTERED both front fog lights damaged
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED nearside front tyre slightly mis shaped
USER ENTERED brake faces surfaces slightly corroded
Dec 2013 PASS 163,934 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BX52 XHL, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.