2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · WG55 NBY
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 120,040 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,040 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WG55 NBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 120,040 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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.
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.
WG55 NBY Mileage History
- 15/10/2021110,150 mi
- 07/10/2022112,260 mi+2,110 mi
- 09/11/2023114,211 mi+1,951 mi
- 18/03/2025117,705 mi+3,494 mi
- 17/03/2026120,040 mi+2,335 mi
Average of roughly 2,238 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WG55 NBY 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 (WG55 NBY) between October 2021 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (WG55 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as WG55NBY.
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
AUDI
Q2
MITSUBISHI
GRANDIS
MITSUBISHI
SHOGUN PININ
MITSUBISHI
SPACE STAR
MITSUBISHI
SHOGUN
PEUGEOT
407
PEUGEOT
407
PEUGEOT
206
SKODA
FABIA
SKODA
FABIA
SKODA
OCTAVIA
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.