2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · BK55 BYC
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 138,129 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,129 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BK55 BYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 138,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BK55 BYC Mileage History
- 18/10/2023135,599 mi
- 12/09/2024136,804 mi+1,205 mi
- 13/09/2024136,804 mi
- 30/09/2025138,129 mi+1,325 mi
- 01/10/2025138,129 mi
Average of roughly 1,294 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BK55 BYC 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 (BK55 BYC) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 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 (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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