2002 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Diesel · YF52 VMK
2002 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 189,394 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF52 VMK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 189,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF52 VMK 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 5 Series (YF52 VMK) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YF52 VMK Mileage History
- 15/09/2023169,485 mi
- 15/09/2023169,485 mi
- 02/09/2024181,457 mi+11,972 mi
- 10/09/2025189,394 mi+7,937 mi
- 11/09/2025189,394 mi
Average of roughly 10,010 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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