2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · MW55 VMM
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 25/11/2005. Recorded mileage 189,878 miles. MOT valid until 05/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,878 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2494cc
MW55 VMM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 189,878 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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MW55 VMM Mileage History
- 06/03/2024180,449 mi
- 06/03/2024180,449 mi
- 07/04/2025185,421 mi+4,972 mi
- 07/04/2025185,421 mi
- 30/03/2026189,878 mi+4,457 mi
Average of roughly 4,570 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MW55 VMM 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 (MW55 VMM) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 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 (14 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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