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VKZ 161

2009 BMW 325

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,024 mi
Last recorded100,024 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 32566,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKZ 161
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 100,024 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 100,021 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 100,006 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged split on inner edge,bulge in outer sidewall.255/35/r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively insecure (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear brake pad sensor and abs sensor fouling on driveshaft

Pass 8 Aug 2023 95,207 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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VKZ 161 is a 2009 BMW 325 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 VKZ 161, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VKZ 161 registered?

VKZ 161 is a 2009 BMW 325, first registered on 9 April 2009.

Is VKZ 161 safe to buy?

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