2005 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · K3 KKM
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 64,341 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,341 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K3 KKM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 64,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K3 KKM 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 (K3 KKM) between July 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
K3 KKM Mileage History
- 02/07/202461,454 mi
- 03/07/202562,672 mi+1,218 mi
- 03/07/202562,672 mi
- 23/06/202664,339 mi+1,667 mi
- 23/06/202664,341 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,462 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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