2002 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · PJ52 AEA
2002 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 21 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 126,575 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,575 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ52 AEA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2024
- 126,575 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ52 AEA 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 (PJ52 AEA) between May 2023 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.1.3 (g) (i”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
PJ52 AEA Mileage History
- 31/05/2023119,557 mi
- 01/06/2023119,562 mi+5 mi
- 01/06/2023119,562 mi
- 19/06/2024126,575 mi+7,013 mi
- 19/06/2024126,575 mi
Average of roughly 6,656 miles per year across 5 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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