2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · OV05 NBN
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2005. Recorded mileage 80,015 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/10/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/12/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,015 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
OV05 NBN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2011
- 80,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 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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OV05 NBN Mileage History
- 08/07/200846,998 mi
- 11/07/200847,032 mi+34 mi
- 18/07/200961,383 mi+14,351 mi
- 01/10/201071,774 mi+10,391 mi
- 14/10/201180,015 mi+8,241 mi
Average of roughly 10,108 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV05 NBN 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 (OV05 NBN) between July 2008 and October 2011.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
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