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BT56 HCO

2006 BMW 325

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

72,337 mi
Last recorded72,337 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 32577,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 HCO
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 72,337 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 67,950 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 63,422 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 60,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2016 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2016 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 60,464 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2016 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2016 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 57,833 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 54,983 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 52,622 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 49,298 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 47,968 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 36,188 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 26,691 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 24,569 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 20,295 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 14,337 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 10,640 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 6,953 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 6,341 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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BT56 HCO is a 2006 BMW 325 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT56 HCO, 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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What year was BT56 HCO registered?

BT56 HCO is a 2006 BMW 325, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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