2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · DG55 ABO
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 151,301 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/12/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,301 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2497cc
DG55 ABO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2024
- 151,301 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 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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DG55 ABO Mileage History
- 02/09/2022130,778 mi
- 08/09/2023139,141 mi+8,363 mi
- 08/09/2023139,158 mi+17 mi
- 10/12/2024151,301 mi+12,143 mi
- 10/12/2024151,301 mi
Average of roughly 9,033 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DG55 ABO 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 (DG55 ABO) between September 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 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 (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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