2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · SN55 MMX
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 158,288 miles. MOT valid until 02/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08/05/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,288 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2996cc
SN55 MMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 158,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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SN55 MMX Mileage History
- 15/02/2024140,589 mi
- 12/02/2025151,238 mi+10,649 mi
- 13/02/2025151,238 mi
- 26/11/2025158,284 mi+7,046 mi
- 03/12/2025158,288 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 9,837 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SN55 MMX 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 MMX) between February 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 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: Suspension (20 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”.
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