2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RF55 FMG
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2005. Recorded mileage 157,896 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/10/2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,896 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
RF55 FMG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2024
- 157,896 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 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: 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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RF55 FMG Mileage History
- 11/09/2021140,566 mi
- 14/10/2022144,208 mi+3,642 mi
- 15/10/2023150,040 mi+5,832 mi
- 26/10/2023150,945 mi+905 mi
- 31/10/2024157,896 mi+6,951 mi
Average of roughly 5,522 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF55 FMG 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 FMG) between September 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 October 2024 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), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 insecure lens damaged and mountings broken (4.1.1 (c))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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