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V9 PJE

2003 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

89,956 mi
Last recorded89,956 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV9 PJE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 89,956 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 87,969 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 86,442 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 83,890 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 79,449 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 77,627 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 75,332 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 75,288 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Oct 2018 75,233 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Aug 2017 73,114 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 71,334 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 69,110 miles

Slight damage to offside rear tyre outer wall.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 62,219 miles

Slight damage to rear offside tyre outer side wall

Fail 5 Aug 2014 62,219 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to rear offside tyre outer side wall

Pass 2 Aug 2013 55,057 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 48,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2011 44,711 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 41,262 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 41,262 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 38,263 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 34,097 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 27,644 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 23,549 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

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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V9 PJE is a 2003 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V9 PJE, 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.

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What year was V9 PJE registered?

V9 PJE is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is V9 PJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V9 PJE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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