2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · EY05 DLX
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2005. Recorded mileage 142,709 miles. MOT valid until 09/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,709 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2979cc
EY05 DLX Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 142,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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EY05 DLX Mileage History
- 02/04/200828,285 mi
- 20/05/200828,300 mi+15 mi
- 19/05/200938,933 mi+10,633 mi
- 21/05/201049,789 mi+10,856 mi
- 18/05/201157,735 mi+7,946 mi
- 18/05/201157,735 mi
- 16/05/201269,284 mi+11,549 mi
- 20/05/201380,555 mi+11,271 mi
- 28/01/201487,794 mi+7,239 mi
- 29/01/201487,794 mi
- 22/01/201593,745 mi+5,951 mi
- 22/01/201698,918 mi+5,173 mi
- 19/01/2017103,862 mi+4,944 mi
- 17/01/2018109,766 mi+5,904 mi
- 22/01/2019115,981 mi+6,215 mi
- 29/01/2019116,006 mi+25 mi
- 31/01/2020124,519 mi+8,513 mi
- 28/01/2021126,485 mi+1,966 mi
- 28/01/2022129,266 mi+2,781 mi
- 28/01/2022129,266 mi
- 26/01/2023131,112 mi+1,846 mi
- 07/02/2024134,130 mi+3,018 mi
- 10/02/2025139,764 mi+5,634 mi
- 06/02/2026142,702 mi+2,938 mi
- 09/02/2026142,709 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 6,408 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
EY05 DLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (EY05 DLX) between April 2008 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 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 (17 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))”.
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