2002 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · SM02 XSX
2002 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 230,950 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 230,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM02 XSX Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2022
- 230,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM02 XSX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 525 (SM02 XSX) between June 2006 and November 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2022 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 (21 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
SM02 XSX Mileage History
- 08/06/200674,544 mi
- 13/06/200785,028 mi+10,484 mi
- 15/05/200896,278 mi+11,250 mi
- 15/05/200896,278 mi
- 21/07/2009108,668 mi+12,390 mi
- 22/07/2009108,668 mi
- 27/07/2010127,676 mi+19,008 mi
- 14/09/2011147,132 mi+19,456 mi
- 02/11/2012152,274 mi+5,142 mi
- 05/11/2013159,384 mi+7,110 mi
- 05/11/2014166,296 mi+6,912 mi
- 02/11/2015172,633 mi+6,337 mi
- 02/11/2015172,633 mi
- 01/11/2016180,166 mi+7,533 mi
- 05/10/2017190,965 mi+10,799 mi
- 06/10/2017190,985 mi+20 mi
- 12/10/2018201,820 mi+10,835 mi
- 04/11/2019210,758 mi+8,938 mi
- 05/11/2019210,758 mi
- 10/11/2020218,933 mi+8,175 mi
- 05/11/2021224,533 mi+5,600 mi
- 03/11/2022230,950 mi+6,417 mi
- 03/11/2022230,950 mi
Average of roughly 9,534 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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