2002 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · AP52 AOB
2002 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 148,274 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Dec 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AP52 AOB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2025
- 148,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AP52 AOB Mileage History
- 28/10/2021141,419 mi
- 04/11/2022144,814 mi+3,395 mi
- 27/10/2023146,828 mi+2,014 mi
- 24/05/2025148,274 mi+1,446 mi
Average of roughly 1,920 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
AP52 AOB 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 525 (AP52 AOB) between October 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 15 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
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