2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · B10 AAY
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 220,364 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 220,364 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B10 AAY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2024
- 220,364 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B10 AAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (B10 AAY) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 July 2024 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 (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced I”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
B10 AAY Mileage History
- 05/07/2022188,073 mi
- 08/07/2022188,214 mi+141 mi
- 10/07/2023201,893 mi+13,679 mi
- 16/07/2024220,364 mi+18,471 mi
Average of roughly 15,895 miles per year across 4 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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