2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · RK55 VAM
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 149,000 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK55 VAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2026
- 149,000 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.
RK55 VAM 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 (RK55 VAM) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RK55 VAM Mileage History
- 08/01/2024139,952 mi
- 02/02/2025144,599 mi+4,647 mi
- 02/02/2025144,599 mi
- 10/01/2026149,000 mi+4,401 mi
- 10/01/2026149,000 mi
Average of roughly 4,508 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- VANOS Seal WearModerate
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