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YN56 YCO

2006 BMW 325

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,211 mi
Last recorded160,211 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 32577,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN56 YCO
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2020 160,211 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 160,211 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 155,195 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 155,195 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 146,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 138,076 miles

both front flexible brack hoses starting to crack

both front shock absorbers have misting of oil

both rear shock absorbers have misting of oil

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage not deep enough to reach ply or cords

oil leak from gearbox to engine area

Fail 31 Oct 2016 138,076 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both front flexible brack hoses starting to crack

both front shock absorbers have misting of oil

both rear shock absorbers have misting of oil

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage not deep enough to reach ply or cords

o/s/r pads warning wire brocken

oil leak from gearbox to engine area

rear brake pads low

Fail 17 Oct 2016 138,064 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre showing damage to outer side wall

oil leaking from gear box area

Pass 9 May 2015 122,208 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 107,864 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 94,710 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 94,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 65,926 miles

offside headlamp washer nozzle not returning after operation.

Fail 8 May 2012 65,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn bald on outside edge

Offside outer brake light inoperative

offside headlamp washer nozzle not returning after operation.

Pass 9 May 2011 53,728 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 36,653 miles

rear tyres 3mm

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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YN56 YCO is a 2006 BMW 325 in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YN56 YCO, 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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YN56 YCO is a 2006 BMW 325, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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