The road tax status for RE02 VVH is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for RE02 VVH?

The MOT for RE02 VVH is valid and due for renewal on or before 12 April 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of RE02 VVH?

The recorded mileage for RE02 VVH is 144,146 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is RE02 VVH ULEZ compliant?

No, RE02 VVH does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2002 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · RE02 VVH

RE02 VVH

2002 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 144,146 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023.

Make & Model: BMW 525
Year / Origin: 2002 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 12 Apr 2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 144,146 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Available on IAGC

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Year

2002

Engine

2497cc

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RE02 VVH Key Findings

31 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 13/04/2023
144,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
13 historical MOT failures
15 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (39 mentions)

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RE02 VVH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Nov 2026, 14:54

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31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 525 (RE02 VVH) between May 2006 and April 2023.

The record contains 18 passes and 13 failures.

The most recent test on 13 April 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (39 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 46 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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.

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RE02 VVH Mileage History

31/05/200633,825 mi
31/05/200633,826 mi+1 mi
24/05/200741,555 mi+7,729 mi
20/03/200843,833 mi+2,278 mi
01/04/200843,835 mi+2 mi
20/03/200952,147 mi+8,312 mi
27/03/200952,296 mi+149 mi
26/03/201060,092 mi+7,796 mi
26/03/201060,092 mi
18/03/201164,235 mi+4,143 mi
23/03/201270,562 mi+6,327 mi
23/03/201270,562 mi
01/03/201377,524 mi+6,962 mi
14/03/201479,565 mi+2,041 mi
20/03/201479,569 mi+4 mi
19/03/201582,976 mi+3,407 mi
25/03/201582,976 mi
21/03/201686,969 mi+3,993 mi
21/03/201686,969 mi
22/03/201791,031 mi+4,062 mi
23/03/201791,031 mi
15/03/201894,345 mi+3,314 mi
15/03/201894,346 mi+1 mi
26/03/201998,393 mi+4,047 mi
04/03/2020101,018 mi+2,625 mi
09/03/2020101,175 mi+157 mi
12/03/2021113,722 mi+12,547 mi
26/03/2021113,775 mi+53 mi
04/04/2022127,344 mi+13,569 mi
14/04/2022127,479 mi+135 mi
13/04/2023144,146 mi+16,667 mi

Average of roughly 6,540 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.

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/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed

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Poor MOT pass rate (33%)

1 dangerous defects found recently

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