2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · BC05 RPZ
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 141,917 km. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 141,917 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BC05 RPZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2024
- 141,917 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BC05 RPZ 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 (BC05 RPZ) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2024 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: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
BC05 RPZ Odometer History
- 30/09/2022112,002 km
- 22/09/2023126,646 mi
- 22/09/2023126,653 mi+7 mi
- 24/09/2024141,908 km
- 25/09/2024141,917 km+9 km
Average of roughly 15,046 km 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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