2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · EF05 UUD
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27/05/2005. Recorded mileage 101,065 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,065 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
EF05 UUD Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2024
- 101,065 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 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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EF05 UUD Mileage History
- 09/06/200825,422 mi
- 09/06/200825,422 mi
- 15/07/200932,615 mi+7,193 mi
- 15/07/201039,478 mi+6,863 mi
- 19/07/201146,221 mi+6,743 mi
- 26/07/201146,221 mi
- 04/07/201252,371 mi+6,150 mi
- 23/07/201357,539 mi+5,168 mi
- 30/07/201461,068 mi+3,529 mi
- 17/07/201566,286 mi+5,218 mi
- 17/07/201566,286 mi
- 16/07/201670,131 mi+3,845 mi
- 16/07/201670,131 mi
- 07/07/201775,546 mi+5,415 mi
- 21/07/201883,646 mi+8,100 mi
- 12/07/201988,013 mi+4,367 mi
- 22/07/202091,798 mi+3,785 mi
- 25/06/202194,119 mi+2,321 mi
- 25/06/202194,121 mi+2 mi
- 13/07/202297,103 mi+2,982 mi
- 05/07/202399,086 mi+1,983 mi
- 06/07/202399,086 mi
- 17/08/2024101,065 mi+1,979 mi
Average of roughly 4,673 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
EF05 UUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (EF05 UUD) between June 2008 and August 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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