2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · NU55 NLC
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 148,420 miles. MOT valid until 08 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NU55 NLC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 148,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NU55 NLC 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 (NU55 NLC) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NU55 NLC Mileage History
- 03/11/2022119,887 mi
- 09/11/2023134,141 mi+14,254 mi
- 20/11/2024144,653 mi+10,512 mi
- 17/11/2025148,415 mi+3,762 mi
- 09/12/2025148,420 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 9,208 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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