2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · ES05 DEL
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 02/09/2005. Recorded mileage 98,168 miles. MOT valid until 28/03/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,168 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
ES05 DEL Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 98,168 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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ES05 DEL Mileage History
- 02/05/200822,859 mi
- 07/05/200928,879 mi+6,020 mi
- 26/05/201034,500 mi+5,621 mi
- 19/05/201138,873 mi+4,373 mi
- 18/05/201242,797 mi+3,924 mi
- 25/05/201347,213 mi+4,416 mi
- 19/08/201458,992 mi+11,779 mi
- 14/08/201567,241 mi+8,249 mi
- 27/07/201672,794 mi+5,553 mi
- 07/11/201776,773 mi+3,979 mi
- 27/03/201977,476 mi+703 mi
- 13/07/202079,135 mi+1,659 mi
- 14/07/202079,139 mi+4 mi
- 21/07/202179,399 mi+260 mi
- 24/07/202179,399 mi
- 27/01/202282,010 mi+2,611 mi
- 28/01/202282,010 mi
- 15/03/202386,276 mi+4,266 mi
- 14/03/202492,783 mi+6,507 mi
- 26/02/202593,401 mi+618 mi
- 30/03/202698,168 mi+4,767 mi
Average of roughly 4,205 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
ES05 DEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (ES05 DEL) between May 2008 and March 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))”.
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