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YC56 OAD

2006 BMW 325

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,335 mi
Last recorded138,335 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 32577,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 OAD
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 138,335 miles

Only just passed emissions on 2nd run of test

Small oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 11 Jan 2025 138,335 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Only just passed emissions on 2nd run of test

Small oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 4 Jan 2024 134,458 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 126,602 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 126,436 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 117,732 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 117,729 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 109,966 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 109,966 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 104,203 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 97,944 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 97,944 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 88,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 78,880 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 71,677 miles

Offside Front slight damage to side wall

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 65,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 60,170 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 50,749 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 50,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 42,685 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 32,007 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Nov 2009 23,923 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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YC56 OAD is a 2006 BMW 325 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YC56 OAD, 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.

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What year was YC56 OAD registered?

YC56 OAD is a 2006 BMW 325, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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