2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · HB04 WEB
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 106,301 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,301 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HB04 WEB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2025
- 106,301 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HB04 WEB 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 (HB04 WEB) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HB04 WEB Mileage History
- 25/05/202281,381 mi
- 25/05/202387,482 mi+6,101 mi
- 25/05/202495,697 mi+8,215 mi
- 13/06/202495,700 mi+3 mi
- 22/06/2025106,301 mi+10,601 mi
Average of roughly 8,098 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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