2005 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · B6 JAE
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 101,866 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B6 JAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 101,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B6 JAE 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 (B6 JAE) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
B6 JAE Mileage History
- 19/02/202495,236 mi
- 24/02/202597,846 mi+2,610 mi
- 02/02/2026101,710 mi+3,864 mi
- 09/03/2026101,865 mi+155 mi
- 10/03/2026101,866 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,230 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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