2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · 2 DTL
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 359,431 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 359,431 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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2 DTL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 359,431 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
2 DTL 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 (2 DTL) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
2 DTL Mileage History
- 06/02/2023338,578 mi
- 12/02/2024347,441 mi+8,863 mi
- 11/02/2025354,090 mi+6,649 mi
- 11/02/2026359,431 mi+5,341 mi
- 13/02/2026359,431 mi
Average of roughly 6,907 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- VANOS Seal WearModerate
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