2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · J28 KEW
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 203,048 miles. MOT valid until 07 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J28 KEW Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2026
- 203,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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J28 KEW Mileage History
- 23/12/200839,208 mi
- 21/12/200952,621 mi+13,413 mi
- 20/12/201060,605 mi+7,984 mi
- 22/12/201170,681 mi+10,076 mi
- 25/01/201386,203 mi+15,522 mi
- 15/01/201497,761 mi+11,558 mi
- 16/01/2015109,596 mi+11,835 mi
- 15/01/2016120,667 mi+11,071 mi
- 21/01/2016120,667 mi
- 18/01/2017131,409 mi+10,742 mi
- 11/01/2018145,505 mi+14,096 mi
- 11/01/2018145,505 mi
- 14/01/2019144,831 mi-674 mi
- 21/01/2020151,258 mi+6,427 mi
- 19/01/2021155,802 mi+4,544 mi
- 19/01/2021155,803 mi+1 mi
- 03/02/2022166,294 mi+10,491 mi
- 03/02/2022166,294 mi
- 28/01/2023168,740 mi+2,446 mi
- 01/02/2024182,710 mi+13,970 mi
- 08/02/2025193,226 mi+10,516 mi
- 31/01/2026203,048 mi+9,822 mi
Average of roughly 9,578 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
J28 KEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (J28 KEW) between December 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
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