2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · FM05 HFW
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 146,500 miles. MOT expired on 30 Dec 2016. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Dec 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Oct 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FM05 HFW Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2015
- 146,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM05 HFW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (FM05 HFW) between December 2008 and December 2015.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)”; “Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)”; “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
FM05 HFW Mileage History
- 16/12/200857,060 mi
- 17/12/200857,093 mi+33 mi
- 31/01/201066,307 mi+9,214 mi
- 20/12/201074,323 mi+8,016 mi
- 20/12/201074,323 mi
- 17/12/201179,428 mi+5,105 mi
- 17/12/201179,428 mi
- 22/12/201288,439 mi+9,011 mi
- 31/12/2013110,182 mi+21,743 mi
- 31/12/2013110,182 mi
- 13/12/2014127,978 mi+17,796 mi
- 02/12/2015146,425 mi+18,447 mi
- 11/12/2015146,500 mi+75 mi
Average of roughly 12,806 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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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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