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E8 VAD

2006 BMW 325

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,532 mi
Last recorded77,532 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 32577,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 VAD
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 77,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2024 73,967 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose is cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 70,228 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 70,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 65,550 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 65,550 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 63,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear axle corroded but not weakened.

vehicle has under body and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 4 Nov 2020 60,245 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 53,129 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 47,274 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 43,313 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 40,969 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all brake discs showing visible signs of wear

Pass 27 Oct 2015 35,958 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 35,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 30,848 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 25,809 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 20,402 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 15,998 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 14,387 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 12,031 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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E8 VAD is a 2006 BMW 325 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 E8 VAD, 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 E8 VAD registered?

E8 VAD is a 2006 BMW 325, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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