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2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · BG55 AFN

BG55 AFN

2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 26/10/2005. Recorded mileage 146,945 miles. MOT valid until 26/05/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2005 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 26/05/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
146,945 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 26/05/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
2979cc

BG55 AFN Key Findings

  • 24 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
  • 146,945 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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BG55 AFN Mileage History

  1. 06/11/200857,512 mi
  2. 06/11/200857,513 mi+1 mi
  3. 06/10/200965,361 mi+7,848 mi
  4. 07/10/200965,361 mi
  5. 06/10/201073,604 mi+8,243 mi
  6. 10/10/201180,632 mi+7,028 mi
  7. 06/10/201286,591 mi+5,959 mi
  8. 17/10/201392,875 mi+6,284 mi
  9. 17/10/201392,875 mi
  10. 06/10/201499,856 mi+6,981 mi
  11. 06/10/2015106,256 mi+6,400 mi
  12. 09/10/2015106,256 mi
  13. 11/10/2016111,778 mi+5,522 mi
  14. 09/10/2017117,494 mi+5,716 mi
  15. 09/10/2018123,198 mi+5,704 mi
  16. 11/10/2019128,919 mi+5,721 mi
  17. 06/10/2020134,680 mi+5,761 mi
  18. 06/10/2021139,870 mi+5,190 mi
  19. 25/01/2022139,893 mi+23 mi
  20. 09/01/2023140,415 mi+522 mi
  21. 09/01/2023140,415 mi
  22. 11/01/2024141,611 mi+1,196 mi
  23. 02/05/2025142,623 mi+1,012 mi
  24. 28/05/2026146,945 mi+4,322 mi

Average of roughly 5,094 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

BG55 AFN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 08:57
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (BG55 AFN) between November 2008 and May 2026.

The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Bodywork (13 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 53 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 washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.

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