2002 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Petrol · TAZ 2523
2002 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 145,545 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2012. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Nov 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,545 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- 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.
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.
TAZ 2523 Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2011
- 145,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TAZ 2523 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 5 Series (TAZ 2523) between September 2005 and August 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
TAZ 2523 Mileage History
- 12/09/200556,876 mi
- 15/09/200556,876 mi
- 22/08/200671,282 mi+14,406 mi
- 17/08/200784,656 mi+13,374 mi
- 23/08/200784,656 mi
- 20/08/200898,391 mi+13,735 mi
- 20/08/200898,391 mi
- 25/08/2009105,068 mi+6,677 mi
- 26/08/2009105,068 mi
- 31/08/2010112,391 mi+7,323 mi
- 31/08/2010112,391 mi
- 24/08/2011145,545 mi+33,154 mi
Average of roughly 14,910 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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