2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · HC05 ADE
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 04 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 107,384 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,384 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HC05 ADE Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 107,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HC05 ADE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (HC05 ADE) between February 2008 and February 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
HC05 ADE Mileage History
- 05/02/200842,318 mi
- 23/01/200950,578 mi+8,260 mi
- 22/01/201054,026 mi+3,448 mi
- 21/01/201156,774 mi+2,748 mi
- 20/12/201160,265 mi+3,491 mi
- 12/01/201260,278 mi+13 mi
- 09/01/201364,412 mi+4,134 mi
- 10/01/201364,412 mi
- 23/01/201467,842 mi+3,430 mi
- 14/01/201571,782 mi+3,940 mi
- 20/01/201674,107 mi+2,325 mi
- 18/01/201777,255 mi+3,148 mi
- 26/01/201880,746 mi+3,491 mi
- 01/02/201984,932 mi+4,186 mi
- 26/02/202088,792 mi+3,860 mi
- 03/03/202088,888 mi+96 mi
- 26/02/202192,538 mi+3,650 mi
- 01/03/202192,591 mi+53 mi
- 18/02/202296,179 mi+3,588 mi
- 22/02/202399,475 mi+3,296 mi
- 29/02/2024102,851 mi+3,376 mi
- 24/02/2025104,813 mi+1,962 mi
- 16/02/2026107,381 mi+2,568 mi
- 16/02/2026107,384 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,608 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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