2002 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · RJ02 UMU
2002 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2002. Recorded mileage 235,122 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 235,122 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.
RJ02 UMU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2025
- 235,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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RJ02 UMU Mileage History
- 30/03/2022218,922 mi
- 30/05/2023227,693 mi+8,771 mi
- 21/05/2024230,474 mi+2,781 mi
- 27/05/2025235,122 mi+4,648 mi
Average of roughly 5,128 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RJ02 UMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 525 (RJ02 UMU) between March 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 22 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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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