2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · EA55 UTU
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 140,122 miles. MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,122 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA55 UTU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 140,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA55 UTU 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 (EA55 UTU) between October 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
EA55 UTU Mileage History
- 01/10/2022110,788 mi
- 14/09/2023117,273 mi+6,485 mi
- 04/10/2024125,111 mi+7,838 mi
- 17/10/2025133,544 mi+8,433 mi
- 21/09/2026140,122 mi+6,578 mi
Average of roughly 7,384 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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