2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · CH54 LAB
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 133,979 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
CH54 LAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 133,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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CH54 LAB Mileage History
- 27/10/2022118,446 mi
- 24/10/2023122,513 mi+4,067 mi
- 26/11/2024127,737 mi+5,224 mi
- 27/12/2024127,799 mi+62 mi
- 26/01/2026133,979 mi+6,180 mi
Average of roughly 4,779 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CH54 LAB 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 (CH54 LAB) between October 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken On lowering springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Split to canvas (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Split to canvas (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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