2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · S12 EAN
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 49,402 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,402 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S12 EAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 49,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S12 EAN 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 (S12 EAN) between March 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
S12 EAN Mileage History
- 08/03/202435,523 mi
- 11/03/202435,523 mi
- 13/03/202542,543 mi+7,020 mi
- 14/03/202542,543 mi
- 22/01/202649,402 mi+6,859 mi
Average of roughly 7,401 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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