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E39 JOE

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,856 mi
Last recorded34,856 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE39 JOE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2025 34,856 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 30,859 miles

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Pass 3 Nov 2023 30,335 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 30,061 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 29,792 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 29,643 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 29,054 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 28,576 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 28,458 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 45,719 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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E39 JOE is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E39 JOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E39 JOE?

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What year was E39 JOE registered?

E39 JOE is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is E39 JOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E39 JOE shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E39 JOE have outstanding finance?

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