2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · GK55 BMU
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 138,680 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2021. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,680 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.
GK55 BMU Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2020
- 138,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GK55 BMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (GK55 BMU) between September 2008 and October 2020.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
GK55 BMU Mileage History
- 18/09/200828,338 mi
- 12/05/200930,333 mi+1,995 mi
- 04/05/201039,035 mi+8,702 mi
- 20/04/201148,796 mi+9,761 mi
- 16/04/201253,945 mi+5,149 mi
- 09/04/201359,755 mi+5,810 mi
- 08/04/201469,376 mi+9,621 mi
- 01/05/201573,877 mi+4,501 mi
- 29/04/201683,445 mi+9,568 mi
- 19/04/201793,157 mi+9,712 mi
- 30/04/2018104,653 mi+11,496 mi
- 29/04/2019125,113 mi+20,460 mi
- 22/10/2020138,680 mi+13,567 mi
- 22/10/2020138,680 mi
Average of roughly 9,124 miles per year across 14 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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