2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · HJ54 GGZ
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 66,900 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,900 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ54 GGZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 66,900 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ54 GGZ 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 (HJ54 GGZ) between November 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
HJ54 GGZ Mileage History
- 30/11/202247,386 mi
- 01/12/202247,390 mi+4 mi
- 18/12/202388,766 km
- 18/12/2024102,987 km+14,221 km
- 15/07/202666,900 mi
Average of roughly 5,387 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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