2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · ML05 SVF
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2005. Recorded mileage 110,162 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/08/2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/03/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,162 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
ML05 SVF Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2020
- 110,162 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 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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ML05 SVF Mileage History
- 21/04/200847,451 mi
- 22/04/200847,451 mi
- 08/04/200960,570 mi+13,119 mi
- 08/04/200960,571 mi+1 mi
- 23/04/201075,821 mi+15,250 mi
- 15/04/201186,878 mi+11,057 mi
- 15/04/201186,878 mi
- 30/04/2012103,446 mi+16,568 mi
- 30/04/2012103,446 mi
- 30/04/2013122,774 mi+19,328 mi
- 05/05/2014133,139 mi+10,365 mi
- 06/05/2014133,139 mi
- 14/05/2015142,306 mi+9,167 mi
- 14/05/2015142,306 mi
- 23/06/2016156,554 mi+14,248 mi
- 27/07/2017168,000 mi+11,446 mi
- 24/07/2018180,023 mi+12,023 mi
- 07/08/2019195,819 mi+15,796 mi
- 17/08/2020110,162 mi-85,657 mi
Average of roughly 5,089 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
ML05 SVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (ML05 SVF) between April 2008 and August 2020.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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