2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · CK05 DUY
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 121,135 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,135 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CK05 DUY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
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CK05 DUY 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 (CK05 DUY) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 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: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”.
CK05 DUY Mileage History
- 14/08/202397,084 mi
- 15/08/202397,092 mi+8 mi
- 15/08/2024121,126 mi+24,034 mi
- 19/08/2024121,135 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 23,672 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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