2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · FV55 CAA
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04/11/2005. Recorded mileage 88,719 miles. MOT valid until 29/01/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,719 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
FV55 CAA Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/01/2026
- 88,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FV55 CAA Mileage History
- 28/10/200810,480 mi
- 27/10/200914,085 mi+3,605 mi
- 27/10/201017,920 mi+3,835 mi
- 28/10/201120,926 mi+3,006 mi
- 31/10/201224,560 mi+3,634 mi
- 25/10/201329,057 mi+4,497 mi
- 27/10/201434,342 mi+5,285 mi
- 19/10/201539,514 mi+5,172 mi
- 25/10/201644,927 mi+5,413 mi
- 31/10/201749,808 mi+4,881 mi
- 31/10/201854,322 mi+4,514 mi
- 01/11/201960,263 mi+5,941 mi
- 02/11/202065,919 mi+5,656 mi
- 02/11/202171,738 mi+5,819 mi
- 20/10/202277,366 mi+5,628 mi
- 22/10/202277,366 mi
- 30/01/202483,360 mi+5,994 mi
- 30/01/202483,360 mi
- 21/01/202586,311 mi+2,951 mi
- 02/01/202688,710 mi+2,399 mi
- 02/01/202688,719 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 4,554 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
FV55 CAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (FV55 CAA) between October 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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