2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · MP55 BVZ
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 16/12/2005. Recorded mileage 152,223 miles. MOT status: Expired. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,223 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2497cc
MP55 BVZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2024
- 152,223 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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MP55 BVZ Mileage History
- 23/08/2022140,868 mi
- 24/08/2022140,869 mi+1 mi
- 08/06/2023144,410 mi+3,541 mi
- 12/06/2024152,223 mi+7,813 mi
- 13/06/2024152,223 mi
Average of roughly 6,284 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MP55 BVZ 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 (MP55 BVZ) between August 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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