2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · JE52 OME
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 67,224 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,224 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JE52 OME Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 67,224 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.
JE52 OME 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 (JE52 OME) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
JE52 OME Mileage History
- 02/11/202354,341 mi
- 03/11/202354,345 mi+4 mi
- 14/10/202460,913 mi+6,568 mi
- 22/10/202567,224 mi+6,311 mi
- 23/10/202567,224 mi
Average of roughly 6,527 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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