2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · EY55 THF
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 03/09/2005. Recorded mileage 168,218 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,218 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
EY55 THF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2023
- 168,218 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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EY55 THF Mileage History
- 31/08/2022161,501 mi
- 31/08/2022161,501 mi
- 07/09/2023168,218 mi+6,717 mi
Average of roughly 6,594 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
EY55 THF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (EY55 THF) between August 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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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