2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · GV55 XKP
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 208,195 miles. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,195 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GV55 XKP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 208,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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GV55 XKP Mileage History
- 27/09/2023200,286 mi
- 27/09/2023200,286 mi
- 23/10/2024204,425 mi+4,139 mi
- 25/09/2025208,193 mi+3,768 mi
- 25/09/2025208,195 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,962 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GV55 XKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (GV55 XKP) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (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: “Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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