2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · EO05 VBC
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 136,320 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EO05 VBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/05/2025
- 136,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EO05 VBC 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 (EO05 VBC) between April 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached inner arch fouling wheel (6.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working LED (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
EO05 VBC Mileage History
- 28/04/2022117,775 mi
- 12/04/2023117,838 mi+63 mi
- 23/04/2024123,594 mi+5,756 mi
- 15/05/2024123,832 mi+238 mi
- 01/05/2025136,320 mi+12,488 mi
Average of roughly 6,163 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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