2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RL54 AOA
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 96,079 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jan 2010. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jan 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Feb 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,079 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RL54 AOA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2009
- 96,079 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL54 AOA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (RL54 AOA) between January 2008 and January 2009.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 January 2009 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e”; “Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)”.
RL54 AOA Mileage History
- 25/01/200874,450 mi
- 20/01/200996,079 mi+21,629 mi
- 20/01/200996,079 mi
Average of roughly 21,878 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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