2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · GL55 ECY
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 106,434 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,434 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL55 ECY Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2021
- 106,434 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL55 ECY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (GL55 ECY) between November 2008 and October 2021.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
GL55 ECY Mileage History
- 24/11/200835,573 mi
- 17/11/200947,757 mi+12,184 mi
- 26/11/200947,914 mi+157 mi
- 09/04/201152,459 mi+4,545 mi
- 29/03/201359,459 mi+7,000 mi
- 22/03/201464,551 mi+5,092 mi
- 24/03/201464,551 mi
- 26/03/201569,698 mi+5,147 mi
- 02/04/201675,915 mi+6,217 mi
- 23/03/201780,834 mi+4,919 mi
- 23/03/201780,834 mi
- 20/03/201884,866 mi+4,032 mi
- 20/03/201884,866 mi
- 16/03/201989,016 mi+4,150 mi
- 06/10/202091,500 mi+2,484 mi
- 06/10/2021106,434 mi+14,934 mi
Average of roughly 5,508 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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