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RJ08 EGV

2008 BMW 325

Silver Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,311 mi
Last recorded128,311 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 32568,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 EGV
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 128,311 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 125,033 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 125,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bottom nut (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 116,998 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 116,995 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 113,066 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 113,031 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 109,761 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2020 109,761 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 106,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 106,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 99,497 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 93,802 miles

Engine management light on.

Fail 23 Jan 2018 93,671 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine management light on.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 81,998 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 81,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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 8 Dec 2015 67,527 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 67,527 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 52,507 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 52,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

T P M S Light on

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Nov 2013 37,186 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 33,051 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 26,644 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 21,520 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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RJ08 EGV is a 2008 BMW 325 in Silver with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RJ08 EGV, 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 RJ08 EGV registered?

RJ08 EGV is a 2008 BMW 325, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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