2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · MV55 VMG
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 189,511 miles. MOT expired on 19 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,511 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV55 VMG Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2022
- 189,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV55 VMG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (MV55 VMG) between August 2008 and April 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
MV55 VMG Mileage History
- 13/08/200875,578 mi
- 27/08/200993,637 mi+18,059 mi
- 27/08/200993,637 mi
- 06/08/2010105,738 mi+12,101 mi
- 12/08/2011117,641 mi+11,903 mi
- 12/08/2011117,642 mi+1 mi
- 03/08/2012130,236 mi+12,594 mi
- 19/10/20130 mi-130,236 mi
- 12/01/2015140,000 mi+140,000 mi
- 12/01/2015140,000 mi
- 09/01/2016144,525 mi+4,525 mi
- 13/04/2017156,101 mi+11,576 mi
- 13/04/2018162,448 mi+6,347 mi
- 12/04/2019167,773 mi+5,325 mi
- 21/04/2020174,449 mi+6,676 mi
- 21/04/2020174,451 mi+2 mi
- 19/04/2021179,148 mi+4,697 mi
- 08/04/2022189,511 mi+10,363 mi
- 08/04/2022189,511 mi
Average of roughly 8,346 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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