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SL56 XKA

2006 BMW 325

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,723 mi
Last recorded85,723 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 32577,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 XKA
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 85,723 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT SLOW TO GO OUT.

BRAKE PIPES / HOSES CORRODING.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HAS NO TREAD AND DAMAGE AT OUTER WALL. ADVISE REPLACING. (5.2.3 (e))

REAR SUB-FRAME / SUSPENSION / CHASSIS / FLOORS CORRODING.

Pass 3 Mar 2025 72,838 miles

BRAKE PIPES / HOSES CORRODING.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND BACK PLATES CORRODED.

SUB-FRAME / SUSPENSION CORRODING.

Pass 15 Mar 2024 61,607 miles

BRAKE PIPES / HOSES CORRODING

O/S FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODING

Fail 13 Mar 2024 61,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PIPES / HOSES CORRODING

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

O/S FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODING

Pass 28 Feb 2023 48,589 miles

BRAKE PIPES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 17 Mar 2022 40,959 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted distorted/damaged on outer edge of road wheel. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 40,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted distorted/damaged on outer edge of road wheel. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 39,134 miles

WASHER BOTTLE STARTING TOO BLOCK UP ADVISE TO BE CLEANED

Pass 17 Apr 2020 38,262 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mountain corroded and broken exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2020 38,262 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mountain corroded and broken exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 35,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner face outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 33,594 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation , corrosion on inner face (3.7.B.3)

front inner face of front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 31,620 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim alloy touching tyre (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate yellow one (4.1.D.4)

red tpsm service light on dash

Fail 30 Mar 2017 31,620 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim alloy touching tyre (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate yellow one (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

red tpsm service light on dash

Pass 11 Apr 2016 30,145 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 30,145 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 28,216 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 28,216 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 26,741 miles

advice passanger front tyre has cut on sidewall not to cords

passangers wiper blade rubber coming away from frame

Fail 25 Sep 2013 26,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advice passanger front tyre has cut on sidewall not to cords

passangers wiper blade rubber coming away from frame

Pass 1 Oct 2012 24,886 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 24,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 21,914 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

edges of o/s/f tyre worn

slight pitting front brake discs

Pass 8 Oct 2010 19,022 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 15,738 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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SL56 XKA is a 2006 BMW 325 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SL56 XKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL56 XKA registered?

SL56 XKA is a 2006 BMW 325, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is SL56 XKA safe to buy?

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