2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SN55 BET
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 137,411 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,411 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SN55 BET Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 137,411 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SN55 BET 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 (SN55 BET) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SN55 BET Mileage History
- 25/10/2023125,391 mi
- 03/11/2023125,399 mi+8 mi
- 11/09/2024131,931 mi+6,532 mi
- 12/12/2024132,112 mi+181 mi
- 01/12/2025137,411 mi+5,299 mi
Average of roughly 5,718 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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