2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · FP55 RUR
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 158,433 miles. MOT expired on 18 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,433 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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FP55 RUR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2022
- 158,433 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP55 RUR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (FP55 RUR) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
FP55 RUR Mileage History
- 18/12/2021145,029 mi
- 17/12/2022158,433 mi+13,404 mi
Average of roughly 13,445 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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