2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · E7 HAD
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 29/03/2005. Recorded mileage 96,540 miles. MOT valid until 28/05/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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
- 2494cc
E7 HAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2026
- 96,540 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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E7 HAD Mileage History
- 23/05/202492,432 mi
- 21/05/202593,220 mi+788 mi
- 21/05/202593,221 mi+1 mi
- 29/05/202696,535 mi+3,314 mi
- 30/05/202696,540 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 2,036 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E7 HAD 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 (E7 HAD) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2026 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: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Coil spring mounting insecure coil spring is not correctly mounted (5.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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