2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · SV55 HPC
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 40,974 miles. MOT expired on 09 Mar 2018. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Mar 2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,974 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- 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.
SV55 HPC Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2017
- 40,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SV55 HPC Mileage History
- 02/07/200914,784 mi
- 13/07/201019,674 mi+4,890 mi
- 07/07/201125,567 mi+5,893 mi
- 19/07/201231,381 mi+5,814 mi
- 30/04/201434,816 mi+3,435 mi
- 03/06/201537,705 mi+2,889 mi
- 10/03/201740,974 mi+3,269 mi
Average of roughly 3,407 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
SV55 HPC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (SV55 HPC) between July 2009 and March 2017.
The record contains 7 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
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