2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · C8 XXN
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 140,085 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,085 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C8 XXN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 140,085 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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C8 XXN 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 (C8 XXN) between April 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
C8 XXN Mileage History
- 07/04/2023131,732 mi
- 28/10/2024133,217 mi+1,485 mi
- 05/11/2024133,229 mi+12 mi
- 24/10/2025140,075 mi+6,846 mi
- 03/11/2025140,085 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 3,242 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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