2002 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · LA52 YAY
2002 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2002. Recorded mileage 69,130 miles. MOT valid until 31/05/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2494cc
LA52 YAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 69,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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LA52 YAY Mileage History
- 02/06/202339,492 mi
- 28/05/202442,913 mi+3,421 mi
- 20/05/202555,517 mi+12,604 mi
- 29/05/202555,836 mi+319 mi
- 22/05/202669,130 mi+13,294 mi
Average of roughly 9,978 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA52 YAY 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 (LA52 YAY) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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