2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · GX55 MWC
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 144,859 miles. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX55 MWC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2025
- 144,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GX55 MWC 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 (GX55 MWC) between March 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GX55 MWC Mileage History
- 08/03/2023142,085 mi
- 09/03/2023142,087 mi+2 mi
- 24/05/2024144,653 mi+2,566 mi
- 04/04/2025144,662 mi+9 mi
- 01/05/2025144,859 mi+197 mi
Average of roughly 1,291 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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