2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · F8 LAA
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 103,410 miles. MOT valid until 04 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,410 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.
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F8 LAA Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/04/2026
- 103,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F8 LAA 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 (F8 LAA) between February 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 April 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: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
F8 LAA Mileage History
- 28/02/200811,382 mi
- 26/02/200920,661 mi+9,279 mi
- 01/03/201030,524 mi+9,863 mi
- 25/02/201139,884 mi+9,360 mi
- 30/03/201249,676 mi+9,792 mi
- 30/03/201249,676 mi
- 12/03/201366,312 mi+16,636 mi
- 08/03/201475,171 mi+8,859 mi
- 24/03/201580,667 mi+5,496 mi
- 29/03/201684,011 mi+3,344 mi
- 29/03/201787,836 mi+3,825 mi
- 28/03/201890,180 mi+2,344 mi
- 27/03/201991,936 mi+1,756 mi
- 13/03/202096,759 mi+4,823 mi
- 26/03/202198,652 mi+1,893 mi
- 29/03/202299,964 mi+1,312 mi
- 28/03/2023100,862 mi+898 mi
- 27/03/2024101,433 mi+571 mi
- 28/03/2025102,430 mi+997 mi
- 06/04/2026103,410 mi+980 mi
- 06/04/2026103,410 mi
Average of roughly 5,083 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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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