2002 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · PA02 DWG
2002 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 181,865 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,865 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
PA02 DWG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 181,865 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PA02 DWG 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 (PA02 DWG) between February 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 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 (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
PA02 DWG Mileage History
- 02/02/2024177,258 mi
- 03/06/2025177,260 mi+2 mi
- 05/06/2025177,260 mi
- 05/06/2026181,800 mi+4,540 mi
- 15/06/2026181,865 mi+65 mi
Average of roughly 1,948 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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