2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · US05 CJS
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 98,790 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,790 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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US05 CJS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 98,790 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
US05 CJS 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 (US05 CJS) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 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 (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
US05 CJS Mileage History
- 27/01/202496,014 mi
- 27/01/202496,014 mi
- 23/01/202597,618 mi+1,604 mi
- 24/01/202597,622 mi+4 mi
- 29/01/202698,790 mi+1,168 mi
Average of roughly 1,383 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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