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HF05 SWK

2005 BMW 325

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,492 mi
Last recorded68,492 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 32570,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 SWK
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 68,492 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 67,008 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 63,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s ()

Fail 14 Jun 2023 63,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s ()

Pass 28 Oct 2022 56,546 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 56,546 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 48,540 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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HF05 SWK is a 2005 BMW 325 in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HF05 SWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF05 SWK registered?

HF05 SWK is a 2005 BMW 325, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is HF05 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF05 SWK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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