2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · BD05 NVE
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17 May 2005. Recorded mileage 163,142 miles. MOT status: Failed. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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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BD05 NVE Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 16/12/2021
- 163,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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BD05 NVE MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (BD05 NVE) between December 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 December 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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