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HJ59 WXM

2009 BMW 325

Grey Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

203,243 mi
Last recorded203,243 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 32566,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 WXM
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 203,243 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 198,987 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 198,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 194,484 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 194,484 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 185,583 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off & damaged (0.1 (a))

underneath covers fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2023 185,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off & damaged (0.1 (a))

underneath covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2022 165,289 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 165,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 135,417 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 135,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 93,629 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 93,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 31 Jan 2019 72,761 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 72,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2019 72,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jan 2018 55,070 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 52,793 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Parking brake slightly low effort on roller brake test, may require adjustment or repair

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights offside aim slightly high ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 46,306 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 39,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 32,777 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 26,759 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 26,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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HJ59 WXM is a 2009 BMW 325 in Grey with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW 325 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 66,712 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 HJ59 WXM, 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 17 years old, this BMW 325 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HJ59 WXM registered?

HJ59 WXM is a 2009 BMW 325, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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