2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · RK05 WJL
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 10 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 122,254 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK05 WJL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 122,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK05 WJL 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 (RK05 WJL) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RK05 WJL Mileage History
- 09/10/2023113,567 mi
- 09/10/2024117,868 mi+4,301 mi
- 10/10/2024117,868 mi
- 16/10/2025122,229 mi+4,361 mi
- 20/10/2025122,254 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 4,276 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- VANOS Seal WearModerate
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