2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · FV55 SVY
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 129,890 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23 Jul 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,890 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV55 SVY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2024
- 129,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV55 SVY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (FV55 SVY) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 2024 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
FV55 SVY Mileage History
- 05/04/2022115,858 mi
- 05/04/2022115,259 mi-599 mi
- 23/03/2023122,441 mi+7,182 mi
- 15/04/2024129,890 mi+7,449 mi
Average of roughly 6,914 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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