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S40 LHH

2009 BMW 325

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,218 mi
Last recorded150,218 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 32566,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 LHH
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 150,218 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2026 150,213 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut down to cords 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured crack x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut down to cords 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 225/4018 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 225/4018 (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on, indicating low pressure

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 149,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

tpms message but light off

Pass 14 Apr 2025 136,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

tpms light on

Fail 12 Apr 2025 136,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 18 Jan 2024 119,694 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring various components...

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

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

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

tyre pressure warning light illuminated on dashboard indicating one or more tyres may be underinflated...

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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S40 LHH is a 2009 BMW 325 in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2009 BMW 325 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 66,712 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 S40 LHH, 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 17 years old, this BMW 325 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S40 LHH registered?

S40 LHH is a 2009 BMW 325, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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