2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · FM55 OSD
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08/09/2005. Recorded mileage 219,941 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 219,941 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
FM55 OSD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 29/07/2024
- 219,941 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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FM55 OSD Mileage History
- 15/08/2022204,492 mi
- 18/08/2022204,495 mi+3 mi
- 11/08/2023212,735 mi+8,240 mi
- 11/08/2023212,735 mi
- 29/07/2024219,941 mi+7,206 mi
Average of roughly 7,904 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FM55 OSD 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 (FM55 OSD) between August 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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