2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · 9000 AJ
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 80,671 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,671 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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9000 AJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 80,671 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
9000 AJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (9000 AJ) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
9000 AJ Mileage History
- 03/08/202277,572 mi
- 27/07/202378,517 mi+945 mi
- 08/08/202479,595 mi+1,078 mi
- 06/08/202580,671 mi+1,076 mi
Average of roughly 1,030 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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