The road tax status for DA05 XLS is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for DA05 XLS?

The MOT for DA05 XLS is valid and due for renewal on or before 14 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of DA05 XLS?

The recorded mileage for DA05 XLS is 177,347 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is DA05 XLS ULEZ compliant?

No, DA05 XLS 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

MOT Valid

2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · DA05 XLS

DA05 XLS

2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04/07/2005. Recorded mileage 177,347 miles. MOT valid until 14/05/2027.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 2005 · Chester
MOT Status: Valid until 14/05/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 177,347 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 177,347 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2005
Engine: 1995cc

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DA05 XLS Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2026
177,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

✗ 5 dangerous defects found recently

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DA05 XLS Mileage History

15/03/2023151,486 mi
13/04/2024158,095 mi+6,609 mi
28/03/2025166,203 mi+8,108 mi
07/05/2026177,333 mi+11,130 mi
16/05/2026177,347 mi+14 mi

Average of roughly 8,158 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

DA05 XLS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Sept 2026, 16:11

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (DA05 XLS) between March 2023 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 May 2026 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 21 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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