2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · DW55 BEA
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 115,717 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,717 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DW55 BEA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 115,717 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DW55 BEA 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 (DW55 BEA) between November 2021 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 20 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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.
DW55 BEA Mileage History
- 30/11/202198,969 mi
- 15/11/2022100,606 mi+1,637 mi
- 05/01/2024105,520 mi+4,914 mi
- 01/08/2025113,965 mi+8,445 mi
- 28/07/2026115,717 mi+1,752 mi
Average of roughly 3,597 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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