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GB02 LAR

2002 BMW 325

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

129,994 mi
Last recorded129,994 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 32577,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB02 LAR
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 129,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Outer Fuel cap seal cracking

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 128,863 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 128,118 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 128,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible Rubbing shock absorber rear wheel fitted to front (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 127,849 miles

1 x gearbox mounting bolt missing

Offside Front wheel just fowling strut

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2019 127,847 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

1 x gearbox mounting bolt missing

Offside Front wheel just fowling strut

Offside Rear calliper spring missing

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 126,360 miles

Offside Rear caliper spring missing

Pass 19 Jul 2017 121,150 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Offside Rear brake caliper spring clip missing

Fail 18 Jul 2017 121,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened detached (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Offside Rear brake caliper spring clip missing

Pass 20 Jul 2016 116,029 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 116,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall - 255/35x18 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner sidewall - 225/40x18

Pass 19 Jun 2015 111,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust bracket cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2014 103,463 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 103,463 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2013 96,583 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 96,583 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 87,685 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 87,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 78,483 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 68,387 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 59,390 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 50,213 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 50,213 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 38,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 28,905 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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GB02 LAR is a 2002 BMW 325 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2002 BMW 325 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 77,451 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 GB02 LAR, 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 24 years old, this BMW 325 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GB02 LAR registered?

GB02 LAR is a 2002 BMW 325, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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