2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · J88 DCR
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 16/09/2005. Recorded mileage 130,888 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2979cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
J88 DCR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 130,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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J88 DCR Mileage History
- 08/09/2022112,181 mi
- 08/09/2023117,436 mi+5,255 mi
- 30/07/2024119,805 mi+2,369 mi
- 13/08/2025130,888 mi+11,083 mi
- 13/08/2025130,888 mi
Average of roughly 6,384 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J88 DCR 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 (J88 DCR) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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