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J25 ESJ

2009 BMW 7 Series

Grey Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

186,940 mi
Last recorded186,940 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 7 Series90,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 ESJ
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 186,940 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 178,665 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 170,175 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 159,828 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 159,828 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 147,833 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 137,379 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 127,110 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 117,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 106,675 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre has a uneven wear on the inner edges

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 95,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 81,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 68,347 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 50,606 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 50,606 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 36,832 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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J25 ESJ is a 2009 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 90,207 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J25 ESJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J25 ESJ registered?

J25 ESJ is a 2009 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is J25 ESJ safe to buy?

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