2005 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · DO05 JAL
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 142,815 miles. MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,815 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- 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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DO05 JAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 06/04/2026
- 142,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DO05 JAL 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 (DO05 JAL) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
DO05 JAL Mileage History
- 08/03/2023136,852 mi
- 22/03/2023136,969 mi+117 mi
- 13/03/2024138,493 mi+1,524 mi
- 18/03/2025139,788 mi+1,295 mi
- 06/04/2026142,815 mi+3,027 mi
Average of roughly 1,936 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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