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F5 NMT

1989 BMW 325

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,672 mi
Last recorded170,672 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 325121,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 NMT
MakeBMW
Model325
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 170,672 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 158,253 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 154,171 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 May 2017 151,822 miles

Fuel pipes badly corroded but not leaking

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 May 2017 151,821 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 151,412 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 189,369 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 184,614 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion to brake pipes and covered in underseal

Pass 7 Jan 2011 183,284 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes undersealed

Fail 6 Jan 2011 183,280 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 174,267 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 174,265 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 164,255 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate cracked

offside front sill corroding

Fail 20 Aug 2007 164,255 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 154,319 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 154,319 miles

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.

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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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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What year was F5 NMT registered?

F5 NMT is a 1989 BMW 325, first registered on 10 August 1989.

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