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JO03 NSH

2009 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

172,061 mi
Last recorded172,061 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO03 NSH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 172,061 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 157,781 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 145,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 140,824 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 137,959 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 135,525 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 121,331 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 93,393 miles

front wipers streaky but not affecting drivers view

stone chip in screen not affecting drivers view

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 1 Oct 2018 93,393 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

front wipers streaky but not affecting drivers view

stone chip in screen not affecting drivers view

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 29 Sep 2017 74,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit and worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 49,362 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2015 27,075 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 24,865 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 20,612 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 15,688 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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JO03 NSH is a 2009 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 93,701 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 JO03 NSH, 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 17 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JO03 NSH registered?

JO03 NSH is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 19 May 2009.

Is JO03 NSH safe to buy?

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