MOT reliability
Bmw 325i
7,741 vehicles · 217 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7,741 Bmw 325i vehicles and 217 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 325i has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 114,065 miles.
7,741
Vehicles
217
MOT tests
3,586
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 325i problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 325i MOT tests:
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Other37%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension31%
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Brakes28%
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Emissions & nuisance10%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Visibility2%
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Identification & plates1%
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Steering1%
Bmw 325i pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8 | 88% |
| 4 | 8 | 88% |
| 5 | 8 | 75% |
| 6 | 9 | 78% |
| 7 | 10 | 80% |
| 8 | 7 | 57% |
| 9 | 11 | 73% |
| 10 | 9 | 78% |
| 11 | 11 | 64% |
| 12 | 10 | 60% |
| 13 | 7 | 100% |
| 14 | 9 | 67% |
| 15 | 11 | 73% |
| 16 | 12 | 75% |
| 17 | 9 | 78% |
| 18 | 8 | 75% |
| 19 | 4 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7,716), Other (16), Diesel (7), LPG (2)
Most common Bmw 325i MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 325i MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (10 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (8 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (5 times)
- Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components (5 times)
- Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills (5 times)
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (4 times)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (4 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (3 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (3 times)
Bmw 325i pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 20 | 60% | 108,665 |
| 2009 | 1 | 21 | 71% | 108,022 |
| 2008 | 2 | 23 | 83% | 94,662 |
| 2007 | 4 | 66 | 76% | 104,917 |
| 2004 | 1 | 24 | 79% | 152,625 |
Bmw 325i reliability FAQ
Across 7,741 Bmw 325i vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 325i MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).
The typical Bmw 325i in our data has covered around
114,065 miles.
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