2005 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · EX55 SXG
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 72,868 miles. MOT valid until 18/04/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,868 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2171cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
EX55 SXG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 72,868 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 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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EX55 SXG Mileage History
- 19/04/202466,383 mi
- 10/04/202569,729 mi+3,346 mi
- 10/04/202569,730 mi+1 mi
- 31/03/202672,858 mi+3,128 mi
- 14/04/202672,868 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 3,267 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EX55 SXG 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 (EX55 SXG) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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