2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RJ55 FMF
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 140,941 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2022.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,941 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ55 FMF Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2021
- 140,941 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ55 FMF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (RJ55 FMF) between September 2008 and August 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2021 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 (27 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
RJ55 FMF Mileage History
- 18/09/200846,290 mi
- 17/09/200963,195 mi+16,905 mi
- 20/09/201078,865 mi+15,670 mi
- 06/09/201184,988 mi+6,123 mi
- 22/08/201291,981 mi+6,993 mi
- 02/09/201399,753 mi+7,772 mi
- 01/09/2014104,652 mi+4,899 mi
- 21/08/2015109,723 mi+5,071 mi
- 23/08/2016115,399 mi+5,676 mi
- 22/08/2017120,444 mi+5,045 mi
- 22/08/2018125,132 mi+4,688 mi
- 20/08/2019131,994 mi+6,862 mi
- 27/08/2020136,866 mi+4,872 mi
- 27/08/2020136,866 mi
- 25/08/2021140,941 mi+4,075 mi
- 25/08/2021140,941 mi
Average of roughly 7,318 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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