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NA05 SKU

2005 BMW 325

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

178,900 mi
Last recorded178,900 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 32570,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 SKU
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 178,900 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 178,877 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 175,198 miles

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

undertrays fitted unable to check some components.

Pass 1 Jun 2024 170,087 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Side light. (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 30 May 2024 170,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Side light. (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 165,422 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2022 157,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2021 146,097 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 133,018 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 127,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Joint With Hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 127,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Joint With Hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Nov 2017 120,591 miles

Front anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn / play

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2016 113,235 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 16 Nov 2015 105,485 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front antiroll bar D bushes perishing

Pass 21 Nov 2014 97,725 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2013 88,307 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 88,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 82,628 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 75,193 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 67,189 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 64,200 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 64,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 62,127 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 57,673 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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NA05 SKU is a 2005 BMW 325 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 NA05 SKU, 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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What year was NA05 SKU registered?

NA05 SKU is a 2005 BMW 325, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is NA05 SKU safe to buy?

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