2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · SW54 KYC
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 109,452 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,452 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SW54 KYC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2022
- 109,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW54 KYC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (SW54 KYC) between February 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))”.
SW54 KYC Mileage History
- 21/02/2022109,239 mi
- 21/06/2022109,452 mi+213 mi
Average of roughly 648 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (SW54 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as SW54KYC.
AUDI
S3 BLACK EDITION TFSI QUAT SA
TOYOTA
RAV4
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF LIFE TSI
BMW
3 SERIES
RENAULT
MEGANE
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
RENAULT
CLIO
RENAULT
KANGOO
RENAULT
TRAFIC
RENAULT
KANGOO
VOLKSWAGEN
PASSAT
KIA
PICANTO
BMW 3 SERIES Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2005 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.