MOT reliability
Bmw 325 ci
14 vehicles · 128 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 14 Bmw 325 ci vehicles and 128 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 325 ci has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 113,978 miles.
14
Vehicles
128
MOT tests
4,686
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 325 ci problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 325 ci MOT tests:
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Other60%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension29%
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Brakes11%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Visibility1%
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Steering1%
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Body & structure0%
Bmw 325 ci pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 6 | 83% |
| 7 | 6 | 83% |
| 8 | 7 | 71% |
| 9 | 6 | 83% |
| 10 | 7 | 71% |
| 11 | 7 | 71% |
| 12 | 7 | 71% |
| 13 | 6 | 83% |
| 14 | 7 | 71% |
| 15 | 6 | 67% |
| 16 | 9 | 67% |
| 17 | 5 | 80% |
| 18 | 7 | 71% |
| 19 | 6 | 83% |
| 20 | 6 | 83% |
Fuel types: Petrol (13), Other (1)
Most common Bmw 325 ci MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 325 ci MOT tests:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (8 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (8 times)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (3 times)
- Nail in nearside rear tyre (3 times)
Bmw 325 ci pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 23 | 78% | 118,171 |
| 2004 | 1 | 23 | 83% | 89,203 |
| 2002 | 1 | 23 | 78% | 105,818 |
| 2001 | 1 | 29 | 66% | 146,432 |
| 2000 | 1 | 25 | 80% | 112,047 |
Bmw 325 ci reliability FAQ
Across 14 Bmw 325 ci vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 325 ci MOT issues are:
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g); Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)); Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)).
The typical Bmw 325 ci in our data has covered around
113,978 miles.
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