2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RN54 ZHL
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2005. Recorded mileage 249,848 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/08/2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 249,848 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
RN54 ZHL Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2017
- 249,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 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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RN54 ZHL Mileage History
- 19/12/200765,876 mi
- 20/01/200990,107 mi+24,231 mi
- 23/01/2010107,836 mi+17,729 mi
- 18/01/2011129,958 mi+22,122 mi
- 21/01/2012153,898 mi+23,940 mi
- 26/01/2013174,571 mi+20,673 mi
- 10/02/2014188,539 mi+13,968 mi
- 10/02/2014188,539 mi
- 27/07/2015218,163 mi+29,624 mi
- 27/07/2015218,163 mi
- 26/07/2016238,755 mi+20,592 mi
- 02/08/2016238,755 mi
- 07/08/2017249,802 mi+11,047 mi
- 09/08/2017249,848 mi+46 mi
Average of roughly 19,083 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
RN54 ZHL 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 (RN54 ZHL) between December 2007 and August 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 August 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
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