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WK51 MRX

2001 BMW 325

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,085 mi
Last recorded62,085 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 32580,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 MRX
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 62,085 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 62,082 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 67,396 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 57,336 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 57,278 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 56,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 56,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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WK51 MRX is a 2001 BMW 325 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 BMW 325 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 80,293 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 WK51 MRX, 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 25 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 WK51 MRX registered?

WK51 MRX is a 2001 BMW 325, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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