2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · X2 AAH
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 53,274 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X2 AAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 53,274 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.
X2 AAH 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 (X2 AAH) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
X2 AAH Mileage History
- 04/10/202249,344 mi
- 28/09/202350,799 mi+1,455 mi
- 24/09/202452,049 mi+1,250 mi
- 25/09/202452,049 mi
- 01/10/202553,274 mi+1,225 mi
Average of roughly 1,313 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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