2002 BMW 325 2.5L Petrol · LJ51 NHR

The most recent MOT on 2025-02-15 recorded a pass with a single issue: rear tyres worn close to the legal limit and on the edge on both sides. This mirrors a similar note from the prior failed MOT on 2025-02-06, which listed the same tyre condition alongside multiple critical failures. The failed test revealed a front driver’s airbag inoperative, incorrect front headlamp aim, a non-functional offside rear fog lamp, and rear direction indicators with incorrect colour. These issues suggest a mix of safety-critical and minor defects, with the airbag failure being the most serious. The vehicle’s MOT history shows a pattern of recurring tyre wear and lighting-related faults, but no clear trend of worsening or improvement. The failed MOT on 2025-02-06 had five defects, while the subsequent pass on 2025-02-15 only noted the tyres. This could indicate repairs were made to address the airbag, headlamps, and lighting, but the tyre issue persisted. However, the minimal mileage change (11 miles) between the two tests raises questions about the vehicle’s usage and whether the tyre wear was due to neglect or prolonged inactivity. The vehicle’s low mileage of 82,095 miles over 24 years equates to about 3,421 miles per year, which is significantly below average for its age. This could reflect light use, long periods of inactivity, or infrequent driving.