2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · BN05 HBZ
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 113,393 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 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 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,393 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.
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BN05 HBZ Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 113,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN05 HBZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (BN05 HBZ) between February 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (48 issues), Suspension (26 issues), Tyres (23 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 100 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: “Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
BN05 HBZ Mileage History
- 21/02/200838,020 mi
- 19/01/200950,377 mi+12,357 mi
- 01/02/201059,370 mi+8,993 mi
- 19/01/201166,651 mi+7,281 mi
- 31/01/201275,584 mi+8,933 mi
- 29/01/201380,402 mi+4,818 mi
- 30/01/201380,408 mi+6 mi
- 16/01/201484,663 mi+4,255 mi
- 17/01/201484,663 mi
- 19/12/201487,053 mi+2,390 mi
- 19/12/201487,053 mi
- 20/11/201590,261 mi+3,208 mi
- 02/12/201590,350 mi+89 mi
- 06/12/201693,839 mi+3,489 mi
- 11/12/201798,812 mi+4,973 mi
- 15/12/201798,812 mi
- 30/11/2018100,714 mi+1,902 mi
- 03/12/2018100,714 mi
- 29/11/2019102,777 mi+2,063 mi
- 02/12/2019102,777 mi
- 09/12/2020104,093 mi+1,316 mi
- 15/12/2021105,522 mi+1,429 mi
- 16/12/2021105,522 mi
- 14/12/2022106,804 mi+1,282 mi
- 16/12/2022106,804 mi
- 13/12/2023109,732 mi+2,928 mi
- 21/12/2023109,734 mi+2 mi
- 19/12/2024112,078 mi+2,344 mi
- 22/12/2025113,392 mi+1,314 mi
- 28/01/2026113,393 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,202 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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