2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · DN05 BXG
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 07/07/2005. Recorded mileage 189,244 miles. MOT valid until 13/04/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,244 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2979cc
DN05 BXG Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 189,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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DN05 BXG Mileage History
- 25/02/200856,887 mi
- 11/11/200866,976 mi+10,089 mi
- 16/07/201078,198 mi+11,222 mi
- 27/07/201193,081 mi+14,883 mi
- 27/03/2012102,755 mi+9,674 mi
- 19/03/2013108,682 mi+5,927 mi
- 29/03/2014114,611 mi+5,929 mi
- 05/04/2014114,723 mi+112 mi
- 04/04/2015122,344 mi+7,621 mi
- 13/05/2016132,033 mi+9,689 mi
- 11/05/2017136,096 mi+4,063 mi
- 19/05/2018140,548 mi+4,452 mi
- 20/05/2019151,875 mi+11,327 mi
- 19/11/2020161,865 mi+9,990 mi
- 19/11/2020161,865 mi
- 19/11/2021168,797 mi+6,932 mi
- 20/01/2023182,936 mi+14,139 mi
- 20/01/2023182,936 mi
- 01/03/2024185,659 mi+2,723 mi
- 11/04/2025188,156 mi+2,497 mi
- 15/04/2026189,244 mi+1,088 mi
- 15/04/2026189,244 mi
Average of roughly 7,298 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
DN05 BXG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (DN05 BXG) between February 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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