2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · DU05 FCE
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 222,332 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 222,332 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
DU05 FCE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2025
- 222,332 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 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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DU05 FCE Mileage History
- 04/01/2022197,431 mi
- 13/01/2023214,729 mi+17,298 mi
- 04/06/2025222,328 mi+7,599 mi
- 13/06/2025222,332 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 7,242 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
DU05 FCE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (DU05 FCE) between January 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 June 2025 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 (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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