2002 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · YP02 URR
2002 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2002. Recorded mileage 180,968 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP02 URR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 180,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP02 URR 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 525 (YP02 URR) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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 Front Headlamp insecure Bolts holding light Not tightened (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Internals of unit loose (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low internals loose (4.1.2 (a))”.
YP02 URR Mileage History
- 26/08/2024179,395 mi
- 12/08/2025180,304 mi+909 mi
- 14/08/2025180,306 mi+2 mi
- 11/08/2026180,956 mi+650 mi
- 24/08/2026180,968 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 789 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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