2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · ST55 ABO
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 173,264 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/04/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,264 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
ST55 ABO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2025
- 173,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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ST55 ABO Mileage History
- 25/01/2023169,118 mi
- 01/02/2023169,127 mi+9 mi
- 30/01/2024171,891 mi+2,764 mi
- 29/04/2024171,905 mi+14 mi
- 30/04/2025173,264 mi+1,359 mi
Average of roughly 1,833 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ST55 ABO 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 (ST55 ABO) between January 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 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 (28 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 64 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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