2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · DJ14 VED
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 19 May 2005. Recorded mileage 280,428 km. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 280,428 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DJ14 VED Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2024
- 280,428 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DJ14 VED MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (DJ14 VED) between August 2023 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 August 2024 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: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
DJ14 VED Odometer History
- 18/08/2023441,291 mi
- 20/08/2024280,428 km
- 20/08/2024280,428 km
Average of roughly -159,700 km per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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