2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · BG55 ADX
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 07 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 137,240 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BG55 ADX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2023
- 137,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BG55 ADX Mileage History
- 05/10/2021105,741 mi
- 12/10/2021105,742 mi+1 mi
- 08/10/2022114,517 mi+8,775 mi
- 18/10/2023136,732 mi+22,215 mi
- 25/10/2023137,240 mi+508 mi
Average of roughly 15,340 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BG55 ADX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (BG55 ADX) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii)”.
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