2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · RF05 FCP
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 97,893 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,893 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF05 FCP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 97,893 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF05 FCP 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 (RF05 FCP) between August 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 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 (17 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))”; “Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
RF05 FCP Mileage History
- 16/08/202392,014 mi
- 23/08/202392,067 mi+53 mi
- 14/08/202494,829 mi+2,762 mi
- 15/10/202597,861 mi+3,032 mi
- 08/01/202697,893 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 2,451 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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