2002 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · D13 WAT

The 2002 BMW 525 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 3 September 2025 at 202,379 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes from 2021 through 2025. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a 24-year-old vehicle. The records show 185,538 miles in September 2021, rising to 189,545 by September 2022, 192,984 in September 2023, 198,221 in September 2024, and 202,379 in September 2025. The car covered roughly 4,000 miles per year across this period, well below the 8,432-mile annual average implied by its life-to-date distance. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear in the data; the sparse, clean history suggests consistent light use and routine test compliance by prior keepers. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the fault-free record. The DVSA dataset captures only test-day condition and omits wear developing between tests. At 202,379 miles, suspension bushes, coil springs, and front control arm joints on this E39 chassis warrant hands-on checks for play or perishing. Brake discs, calipers, and handbrake mechanism should be measured for wear and binding, while the underside requires scrutiny for corrosion around subframes and structural mounts. The absence of advisories across five tests implies basic upkeep was maintained, yet age-related degradation remains probable on a vehicle of this mileage and vintage.