2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · PF05 OWO
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 176,004 miles. MOT expired on 20 May 2016. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 May 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,004 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.
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PF05 OWO Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2015
- 176,004 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PF05 OWO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (PF05 OWO) between October 2007 and May 2015.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 2015 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 (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
PF05 OWO Mileage History
- 30/10/200739,645 mi
- 16/10/200849,161 mi+9,516 mi
- 20/10/200973,504 mi+24,343 mi
- 27/10/201091,529 mi+18,025 mi
- 26/10/2011118,379 mi+26,850 mi
- 09/01/2013149,677 mi+31,298 mi
- 13/05/2014168,408 mi+18,731 mi
- 21/05/2014168,415 mi+7 mi
- 07/05/2015176,004 mi+7,589 mi
Average of roughly 18,137 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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