2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · AV55 OMD
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 243,898 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 243,898 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV55 OMD Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2022
- 243,898 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV55 OMD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (AV55 OMD) between September 2008 and January 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
AV55 OMD Mileage History
- 16/09/200855,443 mi
- 03/08/200967,161 mi+11,718 mi
- 12/07/201072,227 mi+5,066 mi
- 07/07/201177,070 mi+4,843 mi
- 27/07/201293,041 mi+15,971 mi
- 31/07/2013123,228 mi+30,187 mi
- 01/08/2014150,109 mi+26,881 mi
- 01/08/2014150,109 mi
- 06/07/2015164,720 mi+14,611 mi
- 26/09/2016181,147 mi+16,427 mi
- 26/09/2016181,147 mi
- 12/09/2017197,939 mi+16,792 mi
- 13/09/2017197,939 mi
- 24/09/2018207,290 mi+9,351 mi
- 29/01/2020215,980 mi+8,690 mi
- 23/01/2021228,437 mi+12,457 mi
- 18/01/2022243,898 mi+15,461 mi
Average of roughly 14,128 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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