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MK51 VNO

2001 BMW 325

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,577 mi
Last recorded94,577 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 32580,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 VNO
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 94,577 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 84,189 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced sill end (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 76,388 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 67,783 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 67,129 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 66,833 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 66,833 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 66,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 66,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 65,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 65,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front indicator loose

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

seepage engine oil

Pass 24 Aug 2016 64,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 64,887 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 64,177 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 64,177 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 63,567 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 62,764 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 61,952 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 61,951 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 60,994 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 60,206 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 60,206 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 58,745 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 56,181 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 53,049 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 50,173 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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MK51 VNO is a 2001 BMW 325 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK51 VNO, 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 MK51 VNO registered?

MK51 VNO is a 2001 BMW 325, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is MK51 VNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK51 VNO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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