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2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · ARE 5A

ARE 5A

2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 15/03/2005. Recorded mileage 61,317 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2005 · Norwich
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 06/10/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
61,317 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/10/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
2979cc

ARE 5A Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
  • 61,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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ARE 5A Mileage History

  1. 08/09/202152,778 mi
  2. 13/09/202255,090 mi+2,312 mi
  3. 11/09/202356,656 mi+1,566 mi
  4. 20/09/202459,186 mi+2,530 mi
  5. 07/10/202561,317 mi+2,131 mi

Average of roughly 2,093 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

ARE 5A MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (ARE 5A) between September 2021 and October 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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ADVISORY

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