2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · GK55 AXA
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 107,912 miles. MOT valid until 02 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
GK55 AXA Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2025
- 107,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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GK55 AXA Mileage History
- 08/12/200822,326 mi
- 19/08/200923,538 mi+1,212 mi
- 14/08/201035,370 mi+11,832 mi
- 03/08/201139,512 mi+4,142 mi
- 15/08/201246,742 mi+7,230 mi
- 12/08/201352,474 mi+5,732 mi
- 14/08/201352,474 mi
- 24/09/201457,576 mi+5,102 mi
- 10/09/201561,726 mi+4,150 mi
- 10/09/201561,726 mi
- 26/09/201664,173 mi+2,447 mi
- 07/11/201772,588 mi+8,415 mi
- 28/01/201974,146 mi+1,558 mi
- 13/11/201976,327 mi+2,181 mi
- 02/11/202084,823 mi+8,496 mi
- 04/11/202084,828 mi+5 mi
- 18/11/202192,299 mi+7,471 mi
- 18/11/202192,299 mi
- 18/11/202296,337 mi+4,038 mi
- 24/11/202296,345 mi+8 mi
- 29/11/2023100,426 mi+4,081 mi
- 29/11/2023100,427 mi+1 mi
- 23/11/2024105,113 mi+4,686 mi
- 03/12/2024105,114 mi+1 mi
- 29/11/2025107,912 mi+2,798 mi
Average of roughly 5,042 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
GK55 AXA 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 (GK55 AXA) between December 2008 and November 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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