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2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · RL54 KBX

RL54 KBX

2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 18 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 77,544 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2005 · Reading
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 23 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
77,544 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 23 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
2494cc
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RL54 KBX Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
  • 77,544 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
  • No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded

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RL54 KBX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 10:14
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (RL54 KBX) between June 2022 and April 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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.

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RL54 KBX Mileage History

  1. 27/06/202276,624 mi
  2. 25/04/202576,962 mi+338 mi
  3. 21/04/202677,544 mi+582 mi

Average of roughly 241 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
No Open Safety Recalls

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
Older vehicle
No outstanding recalls
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