2005 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · KT05 XLN
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 129,856 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,856 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KT05 XLN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 129,856 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.
KT05 XLN 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 (KT05 XLN) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KT05 XLN Mileage History
- 25/01/2024116,299 mi
- 25/01/2024116,299 mi
- 24/01/2025121,334 mi+5,035 mi
- 24/01/2025121,334 mi
- 26/01/2026129,856 mi+8,522 mi
Average of roughly 6,766 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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