2002 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · EJ02 AEV
2002 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2002. Recorded mileage 149,637 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/08/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02/06/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,637 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2494cc
EJ02 AEV Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2017
- 149,637 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: 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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EJ02 AEV Mileage History
- 19/06/200634,939 mi
- 21/06/200755,023 mi+20,084 mi
- 01/07/200873,527 mi+18,504 mi
- 26/06/200988,285 mi+14,758 mi
- 18/06/2010101,675 mi+13,390 mi
- 27/06/2011110,015 mi+8,340 mi
- 27/06/2011110,015 mi
- 02/07/2012121,900 mi+11,885 mi
- 28/09/2013132,237 mi+10,337 mi
- 29/09/2014141,095 mi+8,858 mi
- 19/08/2016147,376 mi+6,281 mi
- 14/08/2017149,637 mi+2,261 mi
- 15/08/2017149,637 mi
Average of roughly 10,281 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
EJ02 AEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 525 (EJ02 AEV) between June 2006 and August 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2017 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 (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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