2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · M33 XAJ
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 07 May 2005. Recorded mileage 108,042 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,042 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M33 XAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 108,042 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M33 XAJ 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 (M33 XAJ) between August 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
M33 XAJ Mileage History
- 30/08/202285,697 mi
- 30/08/202393,566 mi+7,869 mi
- 01/09/2024102,623 mi+9,057 mi
- 02/09/2024102,624 mi+1 mi
- 18/11/2025108,042 mi+5,418 mi
Average of roughly 6,941 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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