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PCV 305

2007 BMW 325

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,861 mi
Last recorded150,861 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 32574,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCV 305
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 150,861 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 150,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 140,364 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 127,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 127,340 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Day running light/angel eye not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 122,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stops perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 6mm centre but worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stops perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 6mm centre but worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 122,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stops perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 6mm centre but worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stops perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 6mm centre but worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 116,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 112,234 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 112,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 106,876 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2018 96,107 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 21 May 2018 96,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

both front flexi brake hoses perished

Pass 26 Apr 2017 81,121 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 81,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 70,406 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

nox sensor damaged

Pass 26 May 2015 59,864 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear bumpstops deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2014 46,431 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Rear inner brake pads worn very close to limit

Pass 23 May 2013 36,654 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 2 May 2012 22,989 miles

Front tyres bold on outside edges

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 31 May 2011 11,835 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 8,323 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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PCV 305 is a 2007 BMW 325 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PCV 305, 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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PCV 305 is a 2007 BMW 325, first registered on 25 June 2007.

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