2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · DA55 JVJ
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 16 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 164,225 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,225 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA55 JVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2024
- 164,225 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA55 JVJ 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 (DA55 JVJ) between May 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2024 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 (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
DA55 JVJ Mileage History
- 13/05/2022154,827 mi
- 13/05/2022154,827 mi
- 18/05/2023162,975 mi+8,148 mi
- 10/07/2024164,211 mi+1,236 mi
- 11/07/2024164,225 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 4,344 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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