2002 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · NL02 HCX
2002 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 28/03/2002. Recorded mileage 126,007 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,007 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
NL02 HCX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/11/2025
- 126,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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NL02 HCX Mileage History
- 04/04/2022117,031 mi
- 17/04/2023119,929 mi+2,898 mi
- 17/04/2023119,929 mi
- 29/11/2024124,531 mi+4,602 mi
- 14/11/2025126,007 mi+1,476 mi
Average of roughly 2,483 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NL02 HCX 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 (NL02 HCX) between April 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Central Fuel pipe damaged excessively corroded - extent of bursting (6.1.3 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater white (4.4.3 (a))”; “Rear Brake cable insecure both (1.1.15 (c))”.
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