2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · SP05 KSJ
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 132,531 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2024. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,531 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP05 KSJ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2023
- 132,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP05 KSJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (SP05 KSJ) between July 2008 and June 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2023 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 (14 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))”; “Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
SP05 KSJ Mileage History
- 31/07/200851,260 mi
- 02/09/200851,687 mi+427 mi
- 26/08/200959,701 mi+8,014 mi
- 28/01/201172,107 mi+12,406 mi
- 22/02/201282,376 mi+10,269 mi
- 15/02/201389,587 mi+7,211 mi
- 25/03/2014105,903 mi+16,316 mi
- 25/03/2014105,903 mi
- 06/06/2015111,919 mi+6,016 mi
- 06/06/2016117,322 mi+5,403 mi
- 17/05/2017119,995 mi+2,673 mi
- 23/07/2018122,080 mi+2,085 mi
- 23/07/2018122,080 mi
- 02/08/2019123,722 mi+1,642 mi
- 08/07/2020124,950 mi+1,228 mi
- 28/06/2021127,255 mi+2,305 mi
- 21/06/2022129,073 mi+1,818 mi
- 27/06/2023132,531 mi+3,458 mi
Average of roughly 5,452 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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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