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MH55 ZHO

2005 BMW 325

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,696 mi
Last recorded140,696 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 32570,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 ZHO
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 140,696 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside handbrake performance low

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake performance limit just me at 16%

Fail 14 Dec 2022 140,611 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lumps in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside handbrake performance low

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated on both sides of vehicle

handbrake performance limit just me at 16%

Pass 14 Dec 2021 135,633 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 130,450 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under-trays and covers fitted obstructing view of some components.

Pass 18 Dec 2019 126,848 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 121,036 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 115,676 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 110,768 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Sep 2015 106,079 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 102,220 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 86,675 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 54,447 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,774 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 29,588 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 29,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2010 28,537 miles

Front registration plate discoloured in centre

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear handbrake did not lock out

Pass 12 Sep 2009 24,545 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 20,179 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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MH55 ZHO is a 2005 BMW 325 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MH55 ZHO, 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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MH55 ZHO is a 2005 BMW 325, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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