BMW 325 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the BMW 325. Check any 325 by registration number below.

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89.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.6%

vs BMW Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

BMW 325 — MOT Reliability Overview

The BMW 325 has an average MOT pass rate of 89.3%, which is 0.6 percentage points below the BMW brand average of 89.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 325 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Typical mileage for the 325 is around 94,918 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used 325, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used BMW 325, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the BMW 325 performs at MOT across different model years.

2012

Based on 36 vehicles

97.2%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2011

Based on 78 vehicles

89.7%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

11.7%

2010

Based on 86 vehicles

90.7%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

7.7%

2009

Based on 169 vehicles

83.4%Good

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

10.7%

2008

Based on 625 vehicles

95.7%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

20.0%

Mileage at 3yr

69k mi

Mileage at 5yr

95k mi

Mileage at 10yr

192k mi

2007

Based on 908 vehicles

95.6%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

8.2%

Retest Rate

28.2%

Mileage at 3yr

82k mi

Mileage at 5yr

117k mi

Mileage at 10yr

187k mi

2006

Based on 595 vehicles

95.3%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

8.9%

Mileage at 3yr

94k mi

Mileage at 5yr

108k mi

Mileage at 10yr

164k mi

2005

Based on 461 vehicles

94.1%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

8.1%

Retest Rate

13.5%

Mileage at 5yr

137k mi

Mileage at 10yr

147k mi

2004

Based on 203 vehicles

91.6%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

12.5%

Mileage at 5yr

121k mi

Mileage at 10yr

169k mi

2003

Based on 331 vehicles

91.5%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

22.6%

Mileage at 10yr

201k mi

2002

Based on 718 vehicles

92.1%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Mileage at 10yr

180k mi

2001

Based on 770 vehicles

92.6%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

18.5%

Mileage at 10yr

206k mi

2000

Based on 249 vehicles

94.4%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Mileage at 10yr

190k mi

1999

Based on 195 vehicles

88.2%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Mileage at 10yr

206k mi

1998

Based on 355 vehicles

87.0%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Mileage at 10yr

281k mi

1997

Based on 542 vehicles

90.2%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

1996

Based on 479 vehicles

88.7%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

1995

Based on 450 vehicles

88.0%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

1994

Based on 717 vehicles

87.7%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

1993

Based on 621 vehicles

86.6%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

1992

Based on 504 vehicles

89.3%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

1991

Based on 374 vehicles

83.7%Good

BMW average: 89.9%

1990

Based on 235 vehicles

90.2%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

1989

Based on 40 vehicles

85.0%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

15.4%

1988

Based on 36 vehicles

86.1%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1987

Based on 46 vehicles

78.3%Good

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

23.8%

0

Based on 414 vehicles

79.5%Good

BMW average: 89.9%

Mileage at 5yr

96k mi

Typical Mileage — BMW 325

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2008 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used 325.

At 3 Years

68,961

miles

At 5 Years

94,918

miles

At 10 Years

191,527

miles

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87.0% pass rate

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82.4% pass rate

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Useful MOT Guides

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See detailed fault analysis for BMW 325

BMW 325 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the BMW 325 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW 325?

The average MOT pass rate for the BMW 325 is 89.3% compared to the BMW average of 89.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a BMW 325?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the BMW 325 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 89.3%, the BMW 325 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a BMW 325?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a BMW 325?

Typical mileage for the BMW 325: 68,961 miles at 3 years, 94,918 miles at 5 years, 191,527 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 325 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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