2002 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · OY02 FPL
2002 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 02 May 2002. Recorded mileage 154,841 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,841 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.
OY02 FPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 154,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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OY02 FPL Mileage History
- 05/08/2023148,267 mi
- 07/08/2024152,441 mi+4,174 mi
- 07/08/2024152,441 mi
- 16/08/2025154,072 mi+1,631 mi
- 18/08/2026154,841 mi+769 mi
Average of roughly 2,165 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OY02 FPL 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 (OY02 FPL) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 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), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
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