2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · DS05 UXD
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 16/08/2005. Recorded mileage 150,227 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,227 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
DS05 UXD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 150,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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DS05 UXD Mileage History
- 23/08/2023141,710 mi
- 20/08/2024144,965 mi+3,255 mi
- 20/08/2024144,965 mi
- 06/08/2025150,227 mi+5,262 mi
- 06/08/2025150,227 mi
Average of roughly 4,358 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DS05 UXD 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 (DS05 UXD) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 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: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
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