2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · FV54 XKL
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 154,701 miles. MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,701 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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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FV54 XKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 18/02/2026
- 154,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV54 XKL 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 (FV54 XKL) between January 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
FV54 XKL Mileage History
- 04/01/2022144,368 mi
- 10/01/2023147,479 mi+3,111 mi
- 27/02/2024150,368 mi+2,889 mi
- 24/02/2025152,294 mi+1,926 mi
- 18/02/2026154,701 mi+2,407 mi
Average of roughly 2,506 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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