2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · 5171 KB
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 136,533 miles. MOT valid until 01 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,533 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
5171 KB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 136,533 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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5171 KB Mileage History
- 03/05/2023110,345 mi
- 23/04/2024119,841 mi+9,496 mi
- 30/04/2025130,953 mi+11,112 mi
- 23/04/2026136,532 mi+5,579 mi
- 23/04/2026136,533 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,806 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
5171 KB 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 (5171 KB) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 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: Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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