2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · DN55 FPP
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 176,155 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,155 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DN55 FPP Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 176,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN55 FPP 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 (DN55 FPP) between December 2008 and November 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
DN55 FPP Mileage History
- 08/12/200842,286 mi
- 28/11/200962,655 mi+20,369 mi
- 20/11/201081,350 mi+18,695 mi
- 25/11/201081,357 mi+7 mi
- 05/12/2011101,387 mi+20,030 mi
- 05/12/2011101,387 mi
- 12/12/2012116,365 mi+14,978 mi
- 18/11/2013117,235 mi+870 mi
- 05/12/2014117,790 mi+555 mi
- 14/12/2015122,894 mi+5,104 mi
- 13/12/2016133,372 mi+10,478 mi
- 02/02/2018146,388 mi+13,016 mi
- 21/02/2019149,862 mi+3,474 mi
- 21/02/2019149,862 mi
- 03/03/2020151,881 mi+2,019 mi
- 26/02/2021161,479 mi+9,598 mi
- 13/05/2022170,200 mi+8,721 mi
- 20/05/2022170,221 mi+21 mi
- 14/08/2023174,689 mi+4,468 mi
- 01/10/2024174,745 mi+56 mi
- 31/10/2025176,142 mi+1,397 mi
- 07/11/2025176,155 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 7,914 miles per year across 22 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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