2005 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · SK05 AEW
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 92,527 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,527 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK05 AEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 92,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SK05 AEW 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 (SK05 AEW) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
SK05 AEW Mileage History
- 11/01/202389,043 mi
- 17/01/202490,152 mi+1,109 mi
- 16/01/202591,437 mi+1,285 mi
- 20/01/202692,525 mi+1,088 mi
- 20/01/202692,527 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,151 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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