2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · FP05 HYB
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2005. Recorded mileage 174,213 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 05/04/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05/02/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,213 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
FP05 HYB Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2017
- 174,213 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 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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FP05 HYB Mileage History
- 17/05/200870,103 mi
- 06/04/200973,004 mi+2,901 mi
- 26/03/201091,717 mi+18,713 mi
- 08/03/2011109,129 mi+17,412 mi
- 12/03/2012121,303 mi+12,174 mi
- 08/03/2013132,920 mi+11,617 mi
- 24/03/2014143,720 mi+10,800 mi
- 11/03/2015154,331 mi+10,611 mi
- 12/03/2015151,336 mi-2,995 mi
- 10/03/2016164,834 mi+13,498 mi
- 16/03/2017174,213 mi+9,379 mi
Average of roughly 11,791 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
FP05 HYB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (FP05 HYB) between May 2008 and March 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 March 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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