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MW57 XWY

2008 BMW 325

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,269 mi
Last recorded158,269 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 32568,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 XWY
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 158,269 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 158,247 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 147,650 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 138,165 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 123,574 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 110,563 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 101,889 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 92,093 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 80,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 May 2018 80,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 76,491 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 71,665 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 65,496 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 65,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 58,934 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 58,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2013 53,142 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 47,505 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Feb 2012 38,801 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 29,785 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 29,785 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MW57 XWY is a 2008 BMW 325 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW 325 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 68,054 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 MW57 XWY, 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 18 years old, this BMW 325 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MW57 XWY registered?

MW57 XWY is a 2008 BMW 325, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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The MOT history for MW57 XWY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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