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LV55 UVC

2005 BMW 325

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

92,890 mi
Last recorded92,890 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 32570,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 UVC
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 92,890 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 92,890 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 87,529 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 82,401 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 79,226 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 79,226 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 76,249 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 76,249 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 74,278 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 71,902 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 68,188 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 64,415 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 60,599 miles

engine covers fitted

undershields fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 56,123 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 50,889 miles

All tyres perished between treads and worn on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers judder

Pass 8 Oct 2013 46,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside 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 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 41,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2011 37,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 37,215 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 31,256 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 25,492 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 20,180 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 15,027 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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LV55 UVC is a 2005 BMW 325 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LV55 UVC, 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 LV55 UVC registered?

LV55 UVC is a 2005 BMW 325, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is LV55 UVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 UVC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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