2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · AL54 FUR
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 171,749 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,749 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AL54 FUR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 171,749 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AL54 FUR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (AL54 FUR) between May 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”.
AL54 FUR Mileage History
- 06/05/2024152,913 mi
- 16/08/2025161,023 mi+8,110 mi
- 17/08/2025161,023 mi
- 23/09/2026171,749 mi+10,726 mi
- 23/09/2026171,749 mi
Average of roughly 7,906 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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