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M12 JYB

2006 BMW 325

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,746 mi
Last recorded158,746 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 32577,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 JYB
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 158,746 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 155,216 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2024 150,195 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 147,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 141,561 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 138,202 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 128,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 May 2020 128,023 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached inner (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 113,359 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 101,887 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 86,969 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 86,969 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 83,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2mm / heavily worn / bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm / heavily worn / bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 83,318 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2mm / heavily worn / bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm / heavily worn / bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 77,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 68,909 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 62,488 miles

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

front brake discs worn / pitted

Pass 21 Aug 2012 54,211 miles

both front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Aug 2011 44,718 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,851 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 23,952 miles

advisory airbag light on

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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M12 JYB is a 2006 BMW 325 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 BMW 325 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 77,315 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 M12 JYB, 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 20 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 M12 JYB registered?

M12 JYB is a 2006 BMW 325, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is M12 JYB safe to buy?

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