2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · SW05 VLE
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 24/06/2005. Recorded mileage 134,568 miles. MOT valid until 17/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Aberdeen
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,568 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2497cc
SW05 VLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 134,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW05 VLE Mileage History
- 16/05/2023114,750 mi
- 23/05/2023114,721 mi-29 mi
- 08/03/2024116,811 mi+2,090 mi
- 05/03/2025128,638 mi+11,827 mi
- 18/11/2025134,568 mi+5,930 mi
Average of roughly 7,894 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SW05 VLE 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 (SW05 VLE) between May 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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