MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,672 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fuel pipes badly corroded but not leaking
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Fuel pipes badly corroded but not leaking
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight corrosion to brake pipes and covered in underseal
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all brake pipes undersealed
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all brake pipes undersealed
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
offside outer sill becoming corroded at front
rear registration plate becoming poor
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear registration plate becoming poor
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
front number plate cracked
offside front sill corroding
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
front number plate cracked
offside front sill corroding
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
cam belt over due for change!!
front number plate cracked
nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit
offside outter sill corroding
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front number plate cracked
front rubber fuel pipes perishing
offside otter sill corroding
slight travel on hand brake lever
How Reliable is the BMW 325?
Based on 4,679 MOT tests across 604 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F5 NMT is a 1989 BMW 325 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1989 BMW 325 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 121,450 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 F5 NMT, 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 37 years old, this BMW 325 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F5 NMT is a 1989 BMW 325, first registered on 10 August 1989.
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