2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · HY55 GUD
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 106,948 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY55 GUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 106,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY55 GUD 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 (HY55 GUD) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
HY55 GUD Mileage History
- 02/03/2024100,723 mi
- 19/03/2025104,730 mi+4,007 mi
- 20/03/2025104,730 mi
- 26/03/2026106,946 mi+2,216 mi
- 26/03/2026106,948 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,015 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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