2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SO55 AEA
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 157,053 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,053 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SO55 AEA Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 157,053 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (38 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SO55 AEA Mileage History
- 01/10/200850,549 mi
- 01/10/200850,549 mi
- 29/09/200958,956 mi+8,407 mi
- 04/10/201065,774 mi+6,818 mi
- 29/09/201174,236 mi+8,462 mi
- 01/10/201282,633 mi+8,397 mi
- 17/10/201392,705 mi+10,072 mi
- 30/09/2014100,558 mi+7,853 mi
- 30/09/2015109,213 mi+8,655 mi
- 12/10/2016117,215 mi+8,002 mi
- 19/10/2017125,297 mi+8,082 mi
- 24/10/2018132,943 mi+7,646 mi
- 04/10/2019136,246 mi+3,303 mi
- 08/10/2020138,055 mi+1,809 mi
- 20/08/2021140,536 mi+2,481 mi
- 02/08/2022143,885 mi+3,349 mi
- 04/08/2023147,733 mi+3,848 mi
- 04/08/2023147,738 mi+5 mi
- 31/07/2024152,006 mi+4,268 mi
- 01/08/2024152,006 mi
- 04/07/2025154,793 mi+2,787 mi
- 03/07/2026157,053 mi+2,260 mi
- 03/07/2026157,053 mi
Average of roughly 5,999 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
SO55 AEA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (SO55 AEA) between October 2008 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (38 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 89 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: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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