2002 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · MD02 HYO
2002 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 187,539 miles. MOT expired on 05 Sept 2016. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Sept 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,539 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
MD02 HYO Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2015
- 187,539 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MD02 HYO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 525 (MD02 HYO) between July 2006 and August 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2015 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 (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)”.
MD02 HYO Mileage History
- 17/07/200684,735 mi
- 16/07/200797,246 mi+12,511 mi
- 18/07/200797,296 mi+50 mi
- 15/07/2008107,545 mi+10,249 mi
- 03/07/2009117,576 mi+10,031 mi
- 06/09/2010138,803 mi+21,227 mi
- 02/09/2011141,712 mi+2,909 mi
- 20/08/2012151,791 mi+10,079 mi
- 22/08/2013163,069 mi+11,278 mi
- 28/08/2013163,230 mi+161 mi
- 01/09/2014176,761 mi+13,531 mi
- 19/08/2015187,539 mi+10,778 mi
Average of roughly 11,311 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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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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