2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · EF55 VTY
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 17/12/2005. Recorded mileage 167,946 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,946 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2497cc
EF55 VTY Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2023
- 167,946 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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EF55 VTY Mileage History
- 06/03/200921,736 mi
- 25/02/201029,343 mi+7,607 mi
- 16/02/201138,668 mi+9,325 mi
- 21/02/201138,876 mi+208 mi
- 21/02/201138,876 mi
- 23/02/201254,096 mi+15,220 mi
- 03/07/201370,296 mi+16,200 mi
- 03/07/201370,296 mi
- 01/07/201482,966 mi+12,670 mi
- 06/08/201594,737 mi+11,771 mi
- 14/09/2016107,066 mi+12,329 mi
- 26/10/2016107,091 mi+25 mi
- 19/10/2017122,199 mi+15,108 mi
- 23/10/2017122,222 mi+23 mi
- 30/10/2018132,910 mi+10,688 mi
- 30/09/2019140,985 mi+8,075 mi
- 23/10/2020147,002 mi+6,017 mi
- 01/11/2021151,646 mi+4,644 mi
- 26/10/2022158,719 mi+7,073 mi
- 10/10/2023167,946 mi+9,227 mi
Average of roughly 10,018 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
EF55 VTY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (EF55 VTY) between March 2009 and October 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
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