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AK56 YWH

2006 BMW 325

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

134,721 mi
Last recorded134,721 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 32577,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 YWH
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 134,721 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front axle, Front arms, Both sides (Marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 134,721 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front axle, Front arms, Both sides (Marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 130,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 130,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Both (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 128,517 miles

engine oil leak manor

Pass 2 Jun 2023 119,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 112,022 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 111,890 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 98,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 91,194 miles

rear brakes near limit

rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Jul 2020 91,194 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear brakes near limit

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Apr 2019 84,925 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides of axle tyres are worn on the outer edges and feathering on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust boot is split.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just above the legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of the axle. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 84,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Has two bulges on the inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides of axle tyres are worn on the outer edges and feathering on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust boot is split.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just above the legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of the axle. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 78,109 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Borderline pass (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 67,346 miles

offside rear tyre 2mm

Fail 21 Apr 2017 67,346 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 16 Apr 2016 55,985 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 50,551 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 43,972 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 35,597 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,645 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,896 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 6,241 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 325?

Based on 4,679 MOT tests across 604 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
4,833
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
604
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 27
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AK56 YWH is a 2006 BMW 325 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 BMW 325 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 77,315 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 325 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK56 YWH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 325 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 325 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK56 YWH is a 2006 BMW 325, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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