2005 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · TCO 362
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 85,310 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,310 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TCO 362 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 85,310 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TCO 362 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 (TCO 362) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
TCO 362 Mileage History
- 09/03/202268,756 mi
- 22/03/202373,464 mi+4,708 mi
- 20/03/202477,578 mi+4,114 mi
- 20/03/202581,562 mi+3,984 mi
- 25/03/202685,310 mi+3,748 mi
Average of roughly 4,094 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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