2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · NG05 BGO
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29/04/2005. Recorded mileage 259,443 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/12/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 259,443 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
NG05 BGO Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/12/2022
- 259,443 km recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (33 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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NG05 BGO Odometer History
- 23/04/200882,058 mi
- 30/04/2009117,313 mi+35,255 mi
- 02/07/2012145,779 mi+28,466 mi
- 02/07/2012145,779 mi
- 30/11/2012146,168 mi+389 mi
- 30/11/2012146,170 mi+2 mi
- 24/02/201476,839 mi-69,331 mi
- 05/01/201582,727 mi+5,888 mi
- 04/01/201692,832 mi+10,105 mi
- 09/01/2017164,535 mi+71,703 mi
- 31/10/2018127,107 mi-37,428 mi
- 02/11/2018127,382 mi+275 mi
- 14/11/2018129,723 mi+2,341 mi
- 12/11/2019141,746 mi+12,023 mi
- 12/11/2019141,746 mi
- 13/11/2020150,631 mi+8,885 mi
- 18/11/2020150,635 mi+4 mi
- 02/12/2021154,357 mi+3,722 mi
- 02/12/2022259,443 km
Average of roughly 12,142 km per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
NG05 BGO 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 (NG05 BGO) between April 2008 and December 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (33 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Outer Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))”.
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