2005 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · BJ55 WDL
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 159,989 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 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 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,989 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- 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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BJ55 WDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 159,989 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ55 WDL 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 (BJ55 WDL) between January 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
BJ55 WDL Mileage History
- 15/01/2022128,190 mi
- 25/02/2023138,548 mi+10,358 mi
- 20/02/2024145,896 mi+7,348 mi
- 05/06/2025152,737 mi+6,841 mi
- 04/09/2026159,989 mi+7,252 mi
Average of roughly 6,860 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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