2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · WG55 NNC
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 193,847 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,847 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG55 NNC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2025
- 193,847 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.
WG55 NNC 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 NNC) between January 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WG55 NNC Mileage History
- 24/01/2022178,464 mi
- 23/01/2023183,266 mi+4,802 mi
- 24/01/2024189,485 mi+6,219 mi
- 21/01/2025193,833 mi+4,348 mi
- 24/01/2025193,847 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 5,127 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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