2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · FG55 WBY
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 09/11/2005. Recorded mileage 143,340 miles. MOT valid until 08/09/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,340 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2494cc
FG55 WBY Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 143,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (29 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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FG55 WBY Mileage History
- 24/10/200878,356 mi
- 06/11/200989,968 mi+11,612 mi
- 08/11/2010100,113 mi+10,145 mi
- 08/11/2011103,657 mi+3,544 mi
- 09/11/2011103,657 mi
- 07/11/2012106,411 mi+2,754 mi
- 13/11/2013108,917 mi+2,506 mi
- 11/11/2014111,844 mi+2,927 mi
- 02/11/2015116,842 mi+4,998 mi
- 25/08/2016121,309 mi+4,467 mi
- 25/08/2016121,309 mi
- 09/09/2017126,388 mi+5,079 mi
- 29/08/2018129,099 mi+2,711 mi
- 28/08/2019131,959 mi+2,860 mi
- 08/09/2020134,228 mi+2,269 mi
- 08/09/2020134,228 mi
- 23/08/2021135,120 mi+892 mi
- 23/08/2021135,120 mi
- 01/09/2022136,193 mi+1,073 mi
- 02/09/2022136,193 mi
- 07/09/2023137,409 mi+1,216 mi
- 07/09/2023137,409 mi
- 02/09/2024138,522 mi+1,113 mi
- 04/09/2025139,665 mi+1,143 mi
- 10/09/2026143,340 mi+3,675 mi
Average of roughly 3,635 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
FG55 WBY 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 (FG55 WBY) between October 2008 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (29 issues), Brakes (25 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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: “Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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