2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · FY05 VRG
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 64,909 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,909 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.
FY05 VRG Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 64,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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FY05 VRG Mileage History
- 08/04/200816,273 mi
- 14/04/200922,089 mi+5,816 mi
- 16/04/201027,792 mi+5,703 mi
- 15/04/201134,063 mi+6,271 mi
- 21/04/201134,117 mi+54 mi
- 18/04/201238,993 mi+4,876 mi
- 16/04/201343,686 mi+4,693 mi
- 23/04/201343,767 mi+81 mi
- 16/04/201447,043 mi+3,276 mi
- 18/04/201549,722 mi+2,679 mi
- 14/04/201652,837 mi+3,115 mi
- 21/04/201756,338 mi+3,501 mi
- 19/04/201859,103 mi+2,765 mi
- 19/04/201961,600 mi+2,497 mi
- 26/04/201961,618 mi+18 mi
- 25/11/202061,889 mi+271 mi
- 10/07/202361,894 mi+5 mi
- 02/08/202461,900 mi+6 mi
- 11/07/202563,495 mi+1,595 mi
- 08/07/202664,909 mi+1,414 mi
Average of roughly 2,665 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
FY05 VRG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (FY05 VRG) between April 2008 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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