2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · RJ55 FMM
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 97,326 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,326 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ55 FMM Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2025
- 97,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ55 FMM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (RJ55 FMM) between October 2008 and October 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (23 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
RJ55 FMM Mileage History
- 06/10/200821,112 mi
- 13/07/200926,946 mi+5,834 mi
- 13/07/201030,921 mi+3,975 mi
- 16/07/201134,391 mi+3,470 mi
- 05/07/201237,517 mi+3,126 mi
- 06/07/201237,517 mi
- 29/07/201341,666 mi+4,149 mi
- 21/08/201342,039 mi+373 mi
- 21/08/201342,039 mi
- 14/10/201443,539 mi+1,500 mi
- 05/11/201543,960 mi+421 mi
- 23/03/201843,975 mi+15 mi
- 12/03/201952,827 mi+8,852 mi
- 13/03/201952,827 mi
- 29/04/202062,033 mi+9,206 mi
- 15/04/202166,839 mi+4,806 mi
- 15/04/202166,839 mi
- 29/07/202271,766 mi+4,927 mi
- 15/09/202382,108 mi+10,342 mi
- 20/10/202382,121 mi+13 mi
- 20/10/202382,121 mi
- 31/10/202485,318 mi+3,197 mi
- 31/10/202485,318 mi
- 25/10/202597,326 mi+12,008 mi
Average of roughly 4,470 miles per year across 24 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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