2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RE05 NKW
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 116,321 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE05 NKW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2025
- 116,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE05 NKW 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 (RE05 NKW) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RE05 NKW Mileage History
- 14/08/2023108,515 mi
- 16/08/2024111,169 mi+2,654 mi
- 16/08/2024111,169 mi
- 11/08/2025116,321 mi+5,152 mi
- 11/08/2025116,321 mi
Average of roughly 3,916 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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