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EO55 EBN

2005 BMW 325

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

133,794 mi
Last recorded133,794 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 32570,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 EBN
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 133,794 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 133,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 128,299 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 121,284 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 121,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 119,185 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 116,648 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 105,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Transverse feed pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 96,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 87,399 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 77,430 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 68,048 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 64,626 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 58,271 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 52,428 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 48,225 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 44,803 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 39,824 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 34,457 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 29,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 29,446 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 23,549 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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EO55 EBN is a 2005 BMW 325 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 BMW 325 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 70,665 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 EO55 EBN, 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 21 years old, this BMW 325 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EO55 EBN registered?

EO55 EBN is a 2005 BMW 325, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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