2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · NG55 OFT
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 12/11/2005. Recorded mileage 123,846 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/02/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,846 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
NG55 OFT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2024
- 123,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 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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NG55 OFT Mileage History
- 18/01/2022115,994 mi
- 30/01/2023119,557 mi+3,563 mi
- 05/02/2024123,830 mi+4,273 mi
- 16/02/2024123,846 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 3,779 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
NG55 OFT 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 (NG55 OFT) between January 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 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 (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))”.
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