2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · BJ55 OBF
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 180,806 miles. MOT expired on 23 Mar 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,806 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
BJ55 OBF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2024
- 180,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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BJ55 OBF Mileage History
- 15/03/2022162,940 mi
- 17/03/2023170,199 mi+7,259 mi
- 19/03/2024180,806 mi+10,607 mi
- 19/03/2024180,806 mi
Average of roughly 8,881 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
BJ55 OBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (BJ55 OBF) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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