2002 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · MA02 HCP
2002 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 172,073 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,073 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA02 HCP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2025
- 172,073 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA02 HCP 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 (MA02 HCP) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 August 2025 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: Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
MA02 HCP Mileage History
- 07/09/2022158,747 mi
- 01/09/2023164,556 mi+5,809 mi
- 30/08/2024167,749 mi+3,193 mi
- 20/09/2024167,756 mi+7 mi
- 20/08/2025172,073 mi+4,317 mi
Average of roughly 4,515 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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