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MOT Valid

2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · EY05 DLX

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
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09/02/2027
Tax Status
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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 Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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EY05 DLX Mileage History

  1. 02/04/200828,285 mi
  2. 20/05/200828,300 mi+15 mi
  3. 19/05/200938,933 mi+10,633 mi
  4. 21/05/201049,789 mi+10,856 mi
  5. 18/05/201157,735 mi+7,946 mi
  6. 18/05/201157,735 mi
  7. 16/05/201269,284 mi+11,549 mi
  8. 20/05/201380,555 mi+11,271 mi
  9. 28/01/201487,794 mi+7,239 mi
  10. 29/01/201487,794 mi
  11. 22/01/201593,745 mi+5,951 mi
  12. 22/01/201698,918 mi+5,173 mi
  13. 19/01/2017103,862 mi+4,944 mi
  14. 17/01/2018109,766 mi+5,904 mi
  15. 22/01/2019115,981 mi+6,215 mi
  16. 29/01/2019116,006 mi+25 mi
  17. 31/01/2020124,519 mi+8,513 mi
  18. 28/01/2021126,485 mi+1,966 mi
  19. 28/01/2022129,266 mi+2,781 mi
  20. 28/01/2022129,266 mi
  21. 26/01/2023131,112 mi+1,846 mi
  22. 07/02/2024134,130 mi+3,018 mi
  23. 10/02/2025139,764 mi+5,634 mi
  24. 06/02/2026142,702 mi+2,938 mi
  25. 09/02/2026142,709 mi+7 mi

Average of roughly 6,408 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

EY05 DLX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Sept 2026, 13:05
MOT Analysis

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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