2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · E46 CMC
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 13/05/2005. Recorded mileage 109,912 miles. MOT valid until 03/04/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2979cc
E46 CMC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 109,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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E46 CMC Mileage History
- 03/04/2024106,577 mi
- 27/03/2025107,308 mi+731 mi
- 05/04/2025107,407 mi+99 mi
- 10/03/2026109,912 mi+2,505 mi
- 10/03/2026109,912 mi
Average of roughly 1,725 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E46 CMC 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 (E46 CMC) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 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 (13 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i”; “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”.
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