2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · HF05 CVW
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 125,430 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,430 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.
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HF05 CVW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2025
- 125,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
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HF05 CVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (HF05 CVW) between April 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
HF05 CVW Mileage History
- 13/04/2022118,138 mi
- 05/06/2024121,542 mi+3,404 mi
- 31/05/2025125,430 mi+3,888 mi
Average of roughly 2,328 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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