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RA07 EFW

2007 BMW 325

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,776 mi
Last recorded146,776 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 32574,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA07 EFW
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 146,776 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 135,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 135,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated splits (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 129,385 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 115,617 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2021 106,557 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 106,557 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2020 93,585 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 88,563 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 88,562 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 83,234 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 83,232 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 77,908 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 77,823 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 72,923 miles

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the veiw of some components

Fail 10 Aug 2016 72,923 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the veiw of some components

Pass 20 Aug 2015 61,698 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 54,453 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 54,453 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 47,068 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 47,066 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,924 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to crack on tread

tyre wear starting on both fronts

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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RA07 EFW is a 2007 BMW 325 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RA07 EFW, 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 RA07 EFW registered?

RA07 EFW is a 2007 BMW 325, first registered on 23 May 2007.

Is RA07 EFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA07 EFW shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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