2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · EA55 KFV
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 174,828 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,828 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA55 KFV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2023
- 174,828 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA55 KFV 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 (EA55 KFV) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
EA55 KFV Mileage History
- 30/06/2022168,667 mi
- 15/07/2022271,678 km
- 05/06/2023174,100 mi
- 15/06/2023174,828 mi+728 mi
Average of roughly 6,429 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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