BMW 325

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 9 model years from 670 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

85%

Total Tests

670

Highest Pass Rate

2009 (85%)

Years Covered

About the BMW 325

The BMW 325 was MOT tested 670 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 9 model years (2001 to 2011), with an average pass rate of 85%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel and lpg versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2009 model has the highest pass rate at 85% from 145 tests. The 2007 model has the lowest at 78%. The 7 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2001) averages 103,357 miles, while the newest (2011) averages 64,573 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 2499cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£445

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,658

Per month£222/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2011 details

How reliable is the BMW 325?

vs average of all models+3% (82% avg)

vs BMW brand average-3% (88% avg)

Best to worst year spread7 percentage points

BMW 325 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2011	90%	67	64,573 mi
2010	93%	70	80,454 mi
2009	85%	145	76,378 mi
2008	88%	42	82,745 mi
2007	78%	141	91,529 mi
2006	84%	61	116,842 mi
2005	88%	42	111,892 mi
2003	82%	38	76,022 mi
2001	73%	64	103,357 mi

Questions about the BMW 325

Is the BMW 325 reliable?

Across its 9 model years in our data (2001 to 2011), the BMW 325 averages an 85% MOT pass rate, from 670 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 3 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2009 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 85%.

Which year BMW 325 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2009 BMW 325 has the highest MOT pass rate at 85%, while the 2007 model has the lowest at 78%, a 7 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.