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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,497 cc

J9 PJLMOT history

J9 PJL is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 14 Feb 2007. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 185,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 23 Nov 2025
Mileage
185,707 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 PJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
14 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 PJL was last recorded at 185,707 miles on 24 Oct 2024, 3,487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,220 miles · 24 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3,487 miles
Average per year
5,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 185,707 miles
  • 2023 – 182,220 miles
  • 2022 – 180,499 miles
  • 2021 – 178,518 miles
  • 2020 – 176,886 miles
  • 2019 – 174,288 miles
  • 2018 – 167,445 miles
  • 2017 – 164,350 miles
  • 2016 – 160,205 miles
  • 2015 – 152,073 miles
  • 2014 – 147,847 miles
  • 2013 – 143,159 miles
  • 2012 – 137,983 miles
  • 2011 – 133,215 miles
  • 2010 – 107,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,707 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,707 miles (+3,487)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    185,707 miles
    Test number
    611618336562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass182,220 miles (+1,721)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    182,220 miles
    Test number
    274285770705
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass180,499 miles (+1,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    180,499 miles
    Test number
    774909880288
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass178,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    178,518 miles
    Test number
    787593609055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail178,518 miles (+1,632)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,518 miles
    Test number
    628651043634
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass176,886 miles (+2,598)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    176,886 miles
    Test number
    412538751758
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass174,288 miles (+6,843)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    174,288 miles
    Test number
    680429367960
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass167,445 miles (+3,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    167,445 miles
    Test number
    138842947783
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass164,350 miles (+4,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    164,350 miles
    Test number
    529255927428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass160,205 miles (+8,132)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    160,205 miles
    Test number
    942010000606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass152,073 miles (+4,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    152,073 miles
    Test number
    385472564099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass147,847 miles (+4,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    147,847 miles
    Test number
    395938404348
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass143,159 miles (+5,176)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    143,159 miles
    Test number
    427273503418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass137,983 miles (+4,768)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    137,983 miles
    Test number
    696135382210
    • NoteEmissions not taken reading too low
  15. Pass133,215 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    133,215 miles
    Test number
    966175511339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail133,214 miles (+7,634)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,214 miles
    Test number
    818152311336
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
  17. Pass125,580 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    125,580 miles
    Test number
    758474171033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Fail125,580 miles (+18,516)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,580 miles
    Test number
    949604971076
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Pass107,064 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    107,064 miles
    Test number
    364569720068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail107,064 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,064 miles
    Test number
    844949120054
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about J9 PJL

Does J9 PJL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J9 PJL expired on 23 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J9 PJL?
The MOT on J9 PJL expired on 23 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J9 PJL done?
J9 PJL was recorded at 185,707 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2024, an average of 5,337 miles a year.
Has J9 PJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 PJL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on J9 PJL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J9 PJL find?
J9 PJL passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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