2005 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · MA55 XAM
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 175,370 miles. MOT valid until 25 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,370 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MA55 XAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 175,370 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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MA55 XAM Mileage History
- 07/10/2022158,217 mi
- 23/10/2023163,845 mi+5,628 mi
- 28/09/2024169,328 mi+5,483 mi
- 04/10/2024169,404 mi+76 mi
- 14/10/2025175,370 mi+5,966 mi
Average of roughly 5,680 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MA55 XAM 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 (MA55 XAM) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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