2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · DG55 AEN
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 176,510 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/08/2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28/06/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,510 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2497cc
DG55 AEN Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2021
- 176,510 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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DG55 AEN Mileage History
- 03/07/200820,244 mi
- 14/01/201048,765 mi+28,521 mi
- 15/01/201048,766 mi+1 mi
- 04/02/201167,068 mi+18,302 mi
- 09/02/201167,078 mi+10 mi
- 20/07/201174,461 mi+7,383 mi
- 25/07/201284,205 mi+9,744 mi
- 25/07/201394,887 mi+10,682 mi
- 29/07/2014106,471 mi+11,584 mi
- 23/07/2015116,293 mi+9,822 mi
- 19/08/2016126,590 mi+10,297 mi
- 23/08/2016126,631 mi+41 mi
- 21/08/2017139,883 mi+13,252 mi
- 22/08/2018152,036 mi+12,153 mi
- 24/08/2018152,080 mi+44 mi
- 20/08/2019160,094 mi+8,014 mi
- 21/08/2020168,521 mi+8,427 mi
- 14/08/2021176,510 mi+7,989 mi
Average of roughly 11,916 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
DG55 AEN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (DG55 AEN) between July 2008 and August 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)”.
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