2002 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · A14 ABE
2002 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 19/09/2002. Recorded mileage 95,419 miles. MOT valid until 05/11/2026. Taxed until 01/08/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,419 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
A14 ABE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 95,419 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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A14 ABE Mileage History
- 01/11/202392,025 mi
- 04/11/202493,535 mi+1,510 mi
- 04/11/202493,535 mi
- 06/11/202595,418 mi+1,883 mi
- 06/11/202595,419 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,685 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A14 ABE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 525 (A14 ABE) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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