2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · 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 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
- 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: 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.
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BG55 AFN Mileage History
- 06/11/200857,512 mi
- 06/11/200857,513 mi+1 mi
- 06/10/200965,361 mi+7,848 mi
- 07/10/200965,361 mi
- 06/10/201073,604 mi+8,243 mi
- 10/10/201180,632 mi+7,028 mi
- 06/10/201286,591 mi+5,959 mi
- 17/10/201392,875 mi+6,284 mi
- 17/10/201392,875 mi
- 06/10/201499,856 mi+6,981 mi
- 06/10/2015106,256 mi+6,400 mi
- 09/10/2015106,256 mi
- 11/10/2016111,778 mi+5,522 mi
- 09/10/2017117,494 mi+5,716 mi
- 09/10/2018123,198 mi+5,704 mi
- 11/10/2019128,919 mi+5,721 mi
- 06/10/2020134,680 mi+5,761 mi
- 06/10/2021139,870 mi+5,190 mi
- 25/01/2022139,893 mi+23 mi
- 09/01/2023140,415 mi+522 mi
- 09/01/2023140,415 mi
- 11/01/2024141,611 mi+1,196 mi
- 02/05/2025142,623 mi+1,012 mi
- 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
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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