2002 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Diesel · RE52 ENW
2002 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 151,328 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/10/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20/12/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,328 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2497cc
RE52 ENW Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2015
- 151,328 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RE52 ENW Mileage History
- 25/09/200658,648 mi
- 25/09/200658,648 mi
- 10/09/200772,416 mi+13,768 mi
- 25/09/200888,207 mi+15,791 mi
- 07/09/200997,626 mi+9,419 mi
- 27/09/2010111,982 mi+14,356 mi
- 20/09/2011124,175 mi+12,193 mi
- 01/10/2011124,725 mi+550 mi
- 25/09/2012129,058 mi+4,333 mi
- 25/09/2012129,058 mi
- 20/09/2013135,472 mi+6,414 mi
- 19/09/2014140,701 mi+5,229 mi
- 29/09/2014140,728 mi+27 mi
- 05/10/2015152,011 mi+11,283 mi
- 23/10/2015151,328 mi-683 mi
- 23/10/2015151,328 mi
Average of roughly 10,211 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
RE52 ENW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 5 Series (RE52 ENW) between September 2006 and October 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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