2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · RF55 FLN
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 160,265 miles. MOT valid until 07/05/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2979cc
RF55 FLN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2026
- 160,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RF55 FLN Mileage History
- 12/04/2023146,097 mi
- 01/05/2024150,600 mi+4,503 mi
- 06/05/2025155,300 mi+4,700 mi
- 08/05/2026160,261 mi+4,961 mi
- 09/05/2026160,265 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,608 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF55 FLN 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 (RF55 FLN) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 May 2026 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 (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Headlamp levelling device inoperative device broken on offside front lower suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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