2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · DE55 NFF
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 92,488 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,488 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
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DE55 NFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2025
- 92,488 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE55 NFF 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 (DE55 NFF) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 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: Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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.
DE55 NFF Mileage History
- 27/06/202388,186 mi
- 27/06/202388,186 mi
- 02/07/202490,431 mi+2,245 mi
- 23/06/202592,488 mi+2,057 mi
- 23/06/202592,488 mi
Average of roughly 2,161 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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