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MCZ 3230

2004 BMW 325

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

94,388 mi
Last recorded94,388 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 32560,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCZ 3230
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 94,388 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 85,540 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 85,534 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 76,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 76,085 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 60,360 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 58,420 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear flexible brake hose mounting points corroding

offside hand brake reading lower than nearside and may require attention

Fail 5 Jan 2022 58,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear flexible brake hose mounting points corroding

offside hand brake reading lower than nearside and may require attention

Fail 7 Dec 2021 58,409 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery box corroded to excesses (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 56,592 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 56,592 miles

Central Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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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MCZ 3230 is a 2004 BMW 325 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2004 BMW 325 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 60,176 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 MCZ 3230, 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 22 years old, this BMW 325 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MCZ 3230 registered?

MCZ 3230 is a 2004 BMW 325, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is MCZ 3230 safe to buy?

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