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V791 EGC

1999 BMW 325

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

212,253 mi
Last recorded212,253 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV791 EGC
MakeBMW
Model325
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 212,253 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 209,157 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 203,469 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 203,464 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 198,736 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 194,220 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 188,221 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 180,624 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 171,868 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 167,943 miles

n/s/r no plate light dim

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2013 167,943 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r no plate light dim

Pass 4 May 2012 157,428 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2011 147,999 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 141,012 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 136,068 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 136,068 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 May 2008 130,434 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 124,178 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 117,993 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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V791 EGC is a 1999 BMW 325 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V791 EGC, 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 27 years old, this BMW 325 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V791 EGC registered?

V791 EGC is a 1999 BMW 325, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V791 EGC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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