2002 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · MT02 VCZ
2002 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 241,890 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 241,890 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT02 VCZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2022
- 241,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT02 VCZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 525 (MT02 VCZ) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 October 2022 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 (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (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: “Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Unable to access belt to check (7.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”.
MT02 VCZ Mileage History
- 20/10/2022241,792 mi
- 31/10/2022241,890 mi+98 mi
Average of roughly 3,233 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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