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E9 JXM

2008 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

101,603 mi
Last recorded101,603 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 JXM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 101,603 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 91,448 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 86,417 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 80,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 72,121 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 71,765 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 68,663 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 67,112 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 62,087 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 59,992 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 57,150 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 54,129 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 43,311 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,482 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 29,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

CONTINENTAL SPORT CONTACT2 275/30/R19(96Y)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 23,839 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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E9 JXM is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 98,883 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 E9 JXM, 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 18 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was E9 JXM registered?

E9 JXM is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is E9 JXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E9 JXM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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