2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · AE55 XEV
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 131,961 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,961 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
AE55 XEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2025
- 131,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AE55 XEV Mileage History
- 25/10/2022111,974 mi
- 19/10/2023116,078 mi+4,104 mi
- 11/05/2024117,547 mi+1,469 mi
- 10/05/2025131,961 mi+14,414 mi
- 10/05/2025131,961 mi
Average of roughly 7,868 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AE55 XEV 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 (AE55 XEV) between October 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 May 2025 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: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). 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.
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