2005 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · MJ55 GYX
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 147,458 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,458 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
MJ55 GYX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/09/2023
- 147,458 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ55 GYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (MJ55 GYX) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”.
MJ55 GYX Mileage History
- 05/09/2022143,388 mi
- 08/09/2023147,458 mi+4,070 mi
Average of roughly 4,041 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (MJ55 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as MJ55GYX.
NISSAN
MICRA
NISSAN
NAVARA
NISSAN
ALMERA
NISSAN
MICRA
NISSAN
MICRA
MERCEDES-BENZ
E
AUDI
Q3
BMW
X1
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
MERCEDES-BENZ
A-CLASS
MERCEDES-BENZ
E
MINI
JOHN COOPER WORKS
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.