2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · RA55 AAU
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 21/10/2005. Recorded mileage 165,802 miles. MOT valid until 05/02/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,802 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2979cc
RA55 AAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 165,802 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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RA55 AAU Mileage History
- 21/01/2022130,145 mi
- 26/01/2023138,327 mi+8,182 mi
- 29/01/2024153,069 mi+14,742 mi
- 06/02/2025162,122 mi+9,053 mi
- 14/01/2026165,802 mi+3,680 mi
Average of roughly 8,957 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RA55 AAU 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 (RA55 AAU) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 15 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
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