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409 CLF

2005 BMW 325

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,728 mi
Last recorded60,728 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 32570,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration409 CLF
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 60,728 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 59,483 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 57,785 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 56,817 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 56,817 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 55,414 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2021 54,380 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 53,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear control arm bush/ Lolly pop bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear control arm bush/ Lolly pop bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 53,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear control arm bush/ Lolly pop bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear control arm bush/ Lolly pop bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 51,915 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 51,915 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 49,360 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 47,110 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 44,604 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 44,600 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 41,802 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 39,222 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 37,856 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 36,970 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 36,970 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 33,500 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 30,948 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 30,948 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,706 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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409 CLF is a 2005 BMW 325 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 BMW 325 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 70,665 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 409 CLF, 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 21 years old, this BMW 325 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 409 CLF registered?

409 CLF is a 2005 BMW 325, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is 409 CLF safe to buy?

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