2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RY55 ANR
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 148,954 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,954 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RY55 ANR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 148,954 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RY55 ANR Mileage History
- 27/03/2023139,553 mi
- 28/03/2024142,406 mi+2,853 mi
- 14/03/2025145,440 mi+3,034 mi
- 24/03/2026148,938 mi+3,498 mi
- 25/03/2026148,954 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 3,138 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RY55 ANR 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 (RY55 ANR) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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