2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · BM54 ALF
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 09 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 88,676 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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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BM54 ALF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 88,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BM54 ALF 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 (BM54 ALF) between July 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective Rear-most sensor wire cut. (8.2.1.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification Locking rings loose (5.3.1 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification Locking rings loose (5.3.1 (d) (i))”.
BM54 ALF Mileage History
- 20/07/202383,943 mi
- 21/10/202484,124 mi+181 mi
- 07/10/202588,264 mi+4,140 mi
- 17/11/202588,651 mi+387 mi
- 19/11/202588,676 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 2,027 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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