2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · EK05 GVM
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 152,806 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,806 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
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EK05 GVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2024
- 152,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK05 GVM 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 (EK05 GVM) between July 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2024 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 (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Service brake excessively binding binding at 50kgf (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
EK05 GVM Mileage History
- 29/07/2022147,108 mi
- 29/07/2022147,108 mi
- 31/07/2023151,948 mi+4,840 mi
- 01/08/2023151,966 mi+18 mi
- 07/10/2024152,806 mi+840 mi
Average of roughly 2,598 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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