2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · KW05 JKK
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 27 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 121,571 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KW05 JKK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 121,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KW05 JKK 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 (KW05 JKK) between November 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KW05 JKK Mileage History
- 01/11/2022111,661 mi
- 02/01/2024113,838 mi+2,177 mi
- 04/01/2025117,282 mi+3,444 mi
- 04/01/2025117,282 mi
- 06/02/2026121,571 mi+4,289 mi
Average of roughly 3,034 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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