2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · EX55 XLW
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06/09/2005. Recorded mileage 235,732 miles. MOT valid until 03/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 235,732 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
EX55 XLW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 235,732 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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EX55 XLW Mileage History
- 29/07/2022226,683 mi
- 03/07/2023229,616 mi+2,933 mi
- 19/07/2024232,406 mi+2,790 mi
- 05/08/2025234,638 mi+2,232 mi
- 03/08/2026235,732 mi+1,094 mi
Average of roughly 2,255 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EX55 XLW 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 XLW) between July 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 19 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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.
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