1990 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · H502 XUV
1990 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 139,487 miles. MOT expired on 24 May 2013.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 May 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,487 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H502 XUV Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2012
- 139,487 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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H502 XUV Mileage History
- 25/05/2006112,445 mi
- 18/05/2007116,328 mi+3,883 mi
- 21/05/2008120,758 mi+4,430 mi
- 21/05/2008120,758 mi
- 18/05/2009124,183 mi+3,425 mi
- 19/05/2010129,263 mi+5,080 mi
- 20/05/2011135,406 mi+6,143 mi
- 17/05/2012139,487 mi+4,081 mi
- 17/05/2012139,487 mi
Average of roughly 4,523 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
H502 XUV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 BMW 525 (H502 XUV) between May 2006 and May 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 May 2012 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: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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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