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MOT Valid

2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · EF55 SCZ

EF55 SCZ

2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 22/12/2005. Recorded mileage 236,147 miles. MOT valid until 04/01/2027.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2005 · Chelmsford
MOT Status
Valid until 04/01/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
236,147 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 04/01/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2005
Engine
2993cc

EF55 SCZ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
  • 236,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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EF55 SCZ Mileage History

  1. 08/09/2022204,537 mi
  2. 08/09/2022204,537 mi
  3. 13/09/2023217,428 mi+12,891 mi
  4. 04/10/2024226,550 mi+9,122 mi
  5. 05/01/2026236,147 mi+9,597 mi

Average of roughly 9,500 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

EF55 SCZ MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (EF55 SCZ) between September 2022 and January 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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