2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · R18 BAV
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/11/2005. Recorded mileage 151,736 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,736 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1990cc
R18 BAV Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2024
- 151,736 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 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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R18 BAV Mileage History
- 27/11/200827,364 mi
- 20/11/200936,063 mi+8,699 mi
- 25/10/201043,116 mi+7,053 mi
- 22/10/201152,958 mi+9,842 mi
- 19/10/201266,622 mi+13,664 mi
- 10/12/201384,366 mi+17,744 mi
- 08/01/2015103,222 mi+18,856 mi
- 29/02/2016127,194 mi+23,972 mi
- 02/04/2016127,194 mi
- 29/03/2017137,283 mi+10,089 mi
- 30/03/2017137,283 mi
- 05/04/2018140,076 mi+2,793 mi
- 02/04/2019142,071 mi+1,995 mi
- 02/04/2019142,071 mi
- 20/10/2020144,075 mi+2,004 mi
- 01/11/2021145,453 mi+1,378 mi
- 07/11/2022147,632 mi+2,179 mi
- 07/11/2023149,661 mi+2,029 mi
- 05/11/2024151,736 mi+2,075 mi
Average of roughly 7,803 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
R18 BAV 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 (R18 BAV) between November 2008 and November 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
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