2005 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · H9 BRV
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 141,440 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,440 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- 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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H9 BRV Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 141,440 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H9 BRV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (H9 BRV) between September 2008 and September 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
H9 BRV Mileage History
- 01/09/200821,153 mi
- 15/09/200928,870 mi+7,717 mi
- 03/09/201035,859 mi+6,989 mi
- 23/09/201143,643 mi+7,784 mi
- 13/09/201250,845 mi+7,202 mi
- 25/09/201356,368 mi+5,523 mi
- 25/09/201462,080 mi+5,712 mi
- 28/09/201570,914 mi+8,834 mi
- 10/09/201678,379 mi+7,465 mi
- 06/01/201780,202 mi+1,823 mi
- 06/01/201780,202 mi
- 29/01/201886,874 mi+6,672 mi
- 21/01/201992,815 mi+5,941 mi
- 01/11/201996,246 mi+3,431 mi
- 19/10/2020114,453 mi+18,207 mi
- 28/08/2021120,223 mi+5,770 mi
- 24/08/2022128,479 mi+8,256 mi
- 24/08/2022128,479 mi
- 03/08/2023134,308 mi+5,829 mi
- 15/08/2024135,905 mi+1,597 mi
- 05/09/2025138,702 mi+2,797 mi
- 08/09/2026141,440 mi+2,738 mi
Average of roughly 6,676 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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