2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · CE55 XFG
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 168,593 miles. MOT valid until 15/12/2026. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,593 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
CE55 XFG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 168,593 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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CE55 XFG Mileage History
- 29/11/2023154,083 mi
- 08/12/2023154,234 mi+151 mi
- 04/12/2024160,856 mi+6,622 mi
- 09/12/2025168,478 mi+7,622 mi
- 16/12/2025168,593 mi+115 mi
Average of roughly 7,085 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CE55 XFG 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 (CE55 XFG) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 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 (13 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
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