2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · KT55 YXF
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 159,225 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,225 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KT55 YXF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2024
- 159,225 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KT55 YXF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (KT55 YXF) between October 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KT55 YXF Mileage History
- 06/10/2022156,380 mi
- 06/10/2022156,380 mi
- 14/09/2024159,225 mi+2,845 mi
Average of roughly 1,465 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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