2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · GV55 AZN
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 89,449 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,449 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV55 AZN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2023
- 89,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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GV55 AZN MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (GV55 AZN) between June 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GV55 AZN Mileage History
- 10/06/202287,746 mi
- 10/06/202287,746 mi
- 17/07/202389,449 mi+1,703 mi
Average of roughly 1,548 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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