2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · HN55 RFF
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2005. Recorded mileage 175,442 miles. MOT valid until 27/01/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,442 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2993cc
HN55 RFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 175,442 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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HN55 RFF Mileage History
- 21/08/2023165,343 mi
- 06/01/2025166,221 mi+878 mi
- 06/01/2025166,221 mi
- 07/01/2026175,372 mi+9,151 mi
- 28/01/2026175,442 mi+70 mi
Average of roughly 4,139 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HN55 RFF 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 (HN55 RFF) between August 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 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: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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