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CA07 FBY

2007 BMW 325

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

205,237 mi
Last recorded205,237 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 32574,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA07 FBY
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2021 205,237 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured x4 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured x5 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured x5 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

handbrake readings on minimum

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

noise from nearside front brake caliper

offside front tyre below 1.6mm outer edge

rear brakes near limit

Pass 3 Sep 2020 188,704 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 188,704 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 164,421 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 164,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 141,854 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 119,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 119,275 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 99,283 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 99,283 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 82,990 miles

Both front tyres perished

Child seat fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 69,882 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 65,860 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 60,827 miles

both front brake discs in poor condition

manufacturers undertrays fitted covering several testable items

Pass 29 Jun 2011 52,909 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 49,535 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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CA07 FBY is a 2007 BMW 325 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2007 BMW 325 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 74,386 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 CA07 FBY, 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 19 years old, this BMW 325 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CA07 FBY registered?

CA07 FBY is a 2007 BMW 325, first registered on 21 June 2007.

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