2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · KR55 ODB
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 129,757 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jan 2019. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jan 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Aug 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,757 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 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.
KR55 ODB Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2018
- 129,757 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KR55 ODB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (KR55 ODB) between December 2008 and January 2018.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 January 2018 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: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (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.
KR55 ODB Mileage History
- 08/12/200877,511 mi
- 05/03/200977,538 mi+27 mi
- 25/05/201080,704 mi+3,166 mi
- 07/06/201183,333 mi+2,629 mi
- 26/05/201287,903 mi+4,570 mi
- 26/05/201287,903 mi
- 09/11/201290,390 mi+2,487 mi
- 23/12/201396,618 mi+6,228 mi
- 20/12/2014103,829 mi+7,211 mi
- 11/01/2016111,370 mi+7,541 mi
- 04/01/2017120,700 mi+9,330 mi
- 20/01/2018129,757 mi+9,057 mi
Average of roughly 5,731 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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