2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · AU55 RNA
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 167,003 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,003 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AU55 RNA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 167,003 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AU55 RNA 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 (AU55 RNA) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Headlamp aim unable to be tested no image (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e))”.
AU55 RNA Mileage History
- 19/09/2024143,393 mi
- 25/09/2025160,342 mi+16,949 mi
- 26/09/2025160,344 mi+2 mi
- 07/09/2026167,001 mi+6,657 mi
- 07/09/2026167,003 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 12,011 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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