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AY53 SZW

2004 BMW 325

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

249,880 mi
Last recorded249,880 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 32560,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 SZW
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 249,880 miles

Front headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Feb 2026 249,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

headlamp cleaning device not working

Fail 23 Dec 2025 249,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lamp condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lamp condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

head lamp cleaning devices not working

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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AY53 SZW is a 2004 BMW 325 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2004 BMW 325 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 60,176 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 AY53 SZW, 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 22 years old, this BMW 325 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY53 SZW registered?

AY53 SZW is a 2004 BMW 325, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is AY53 SZW safe to buy?

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