2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · EFF 13X
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 24/06/2005. Recorded mileage 79,930 miles. MOT valid until 10/03/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,930 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
EFF 13X Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 79,930 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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EFF 13X Mileage History
- 27/04/202367,924 mi
- 11/01/202467,950 mi+26 mi
- 31/01/202575,581 mi+7,631 mi
- 11/03/202679,929 mi+4,348 mi
- 11/03/202679,930 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,180 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EFF 13X 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 (EFF 13X) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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