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N888 SCA

2006 BMW 325

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,120 mi
Last recorded95,120 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 32577,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 SCA
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 95,120 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 NSF/OSF POLISH LENS. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

NEW DISC AND PADS. BRAKE PAD WARNING ON DASH.

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity LENS CRACKED. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPS. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess X2 NSR/OSR (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 95,084 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn X2 NSF/OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON DASH. (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 NSF/OSF POLISH LENS. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity LENS CRACKED. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPS. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess X2 NSR/OSR (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 85,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity CRACKED. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 77,319 miles

Lower under tray fitted

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 67,835 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 225 45 17

Pass 7 Apr 2022 94,651 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2022 94,650 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both 225 45 17 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 77,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light illuminated

strong fuel smell inside cabin

Fail 3 Mar 2021 77,315 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split and perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush weak, excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light illuminated

strong fuel smell inside cabin

Pass 18 Feb 2020 39,706 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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N888 SCA is a 2006 BMW 325 in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 N888 SCA, 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.

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What year was N888 SCA registered?

N888 SCA is a 2006 BMW 325, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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