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FM55 NXL

2006 BMW 325

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,827 mi
Last recorded183,827 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 32577,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 NXL
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 183,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 181,376 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 181,376 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2022 286,238 miles

TPMS light on

Handbrake light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm Inner and Outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall cracking and split no cords seen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edges worn 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Section A front windscreen chipped within spec

Steering wheel slightly heavy

Pass 16 Dec 2020 273,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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FM55 NXL is a 2006 BMW 325 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 FM55 NXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM55 NXL registered?

FM55 NXL is a 2006 BMW 325, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is FM55 NXL safe to buy?

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