The road tax status for BT55 FRF is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for BT55 FRF?

The MOT for BT55 FRF is valid and due for renewal on or before 23 July 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of BT55 FRF?

The recorded mileage for BT55 FRF is 181,286 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is BT55 FRF ULEZ compliant?

No, BT55 FRF does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · BT55 FRF

BT55 FRF

2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/12/2005. Recorded mileage 181,286 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 2005 · Birmingham
MOT Status: Valid until 23/07/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 181,286 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 181,286 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2005
Engine: 1995cc

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BT55 FRF Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2023
181,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
14 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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BT55 FRF Mileage History

13/04/2022174,687 mi
20/07/2023181,282 mi+6,595 mi
25/07/2023181,286 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 5,150 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

BT55 FRF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Sept 2026, 09:21

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (BT55 FRF) between April 2022 and July 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 July 2023 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: Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 26 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 Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”.

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