2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · AE05 XOG
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 99,336 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/04/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,336 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2494cc
AE05 XOG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2023
- 99,336 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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AE05 XOG Mileage History
- 26/10/202197,552 mi
- 05/04/202399,197 mi+1,645 mi
- 27/04/202399,336 mi+139 mi
Average of roughly 1,189 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
AE05 XOG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (AE05 XOG) between October 2021 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 2023 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 (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components fowling antiroll bar (5.3.3 (c”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front wishbone (chalked) (5.3.”; “Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flickers (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”.
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