2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · S20 EVR
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 168,253 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,253 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S20 EVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 168,253 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S20 EVR 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 (S20 EVR) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S20 EVR Mileage History
- 23/03/2023161,039 mi
- 27/03/2024163,083 mi+2,044 mi
- 02/04/2024163,111 mi+28 mi
- 15/03/2025164,532 mi+1,421 mi
- 05/03/2026168,253 mi+3,721 mi
Average of roughly 2,444 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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