2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · DA05 MOC
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07/11/2005. Recorded mileage 173,318 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,318 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
DA05 MOC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 173,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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DA05 MOC Mileage History
- 16/02/2022154,248 mi
- 17/02/2022154,249 mi+1 mi
- 24/02/2023164,290 mi+10,041 mi
- 26/02/2024173,305 mi+9,015 mi
- 09/09/2025173,318 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 5,354 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DA05 MOC 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 (DA05 MOC) between February 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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