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LN05 VLY

2005 BMW 325

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

123,195 mi
Last recorded123,195 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 32570,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 VLY
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 123,195 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 123,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 120,100 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 120,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2023 113,807 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 108,535 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 105,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 103,324 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres starting to wear both edges

Fail 10 Dec 2020 103,324 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres starting to wear both edges

Pass 12 Jun 2019 97,998 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 97,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 91,690 miles

handbrake effort requirement only just met

Fail 1 Jun 2018 91,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

handbrake effort requirement only just met

Pass 9 Jun 2017 86,149 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 83,294 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 83,294 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 May 2015 78,746 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 69,986 miles

damage to nsf tyre sidewall

nsr tyre low 2.5mm

osr tyre low 3mm

Pass 30 Jan 2013 61,608 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2012 55,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2012 55,294 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2011 47,308 miles

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

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

Offside Outer 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 9 Feb 2010 39,229 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 33,015 miles

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

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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LN05 VLY is a 2005 BMW 325 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LN05 VLY, 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.

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What year was LN05 VLY registered?

LN05 VLY is a 2005 BMW 325, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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