2002 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · MA02 AAK
2002 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 169,902 miles. MOT status: Expired. 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
- Valid until 23/11/2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,902 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
MA02 AAK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2022
- 169,902 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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MA02 AAK Mileage History
- 15/10/2021164,510 mi
- 15/10/2021164,510 mi
- 24/11/2022169,902 mi+5,392 mi
- 24/11/2022169,902 mi
Average of roughly 4,862 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
MA02 AAK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 525 (MA02 AAK) between October 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2022 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: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Direction indicator incorrect colour x 2 (4.4.3 (a))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))”.
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