2005 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · SB05 RHJ
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 117,526 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB05 RHJ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 117,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB05 RHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (SB05 RHJ) between February 2009 and November 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
SB05 RHJ Mileage History
- 06/02/200943,996 mi
- 26/03/201044,420 mi+424 mi
- 07/03/201158,443 mi+14,023 mi
- 08/03/201158,455 mi+12 mi
- 31/05/201261,643 mi+3,188 mi
- 01/06/201364,433 mi+2,790 mi
- 05/06/201472,216 mi+7,783 mi
- 29/07/201582,204 mi+9,988 mi
- 24/08/201687,905 mi+5,701 mi
- 24/08/201687,905 mi
- 07/11/201792,296 mi+4,391 mi
- 30/11/201895,990 mi+3,694 mi
- 02/12/2019100,103 mi+4,113 mi
- 16/12/2020104,239 mi+4,136 mi
- 15/12/2021107,626 mi+3,387 mi
- 15/12/2022110,675 mi+3,049 mi
- 15/12/2023113,042 mi+2,367 mi
- 13/11/2024115,143 mi+2,101 mi
- 21/11/2025117,526 mi+2,383 mi
Average of roughly 4,380 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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