2005 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · KE05 ABB
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 15/08/2005. Recorded mileage 147,443 miles. MOT valid until 18/04/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,443 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2171cc
KE05 ABB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 147,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
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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KE05 ABB Mileage History
- 20/04/2024140,415 mi
- 12/04/2025143,440 mi+3,025 mi
- 12/04/2025143,440 mi
- 08/04/2026147,441 mi+4,001 mi
- 10/04/2026147,443 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,565 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KE05 ABB 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 (KE05 ABB) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 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: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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