2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · HT05 ULW
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 176,505 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
HT05 ULW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2024
- 176,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HT05 ULW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (HT05 ULW) between May 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 June 2024 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 (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam bulb incorrectly seated (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam bulb incorrectly seated (4.1.2 (c))”.
HT05 ULW Mileage History
- 12/05/2022157,894 mi
- 09/05/2023161,358 mi+3,464 mi
- 20/05/2024176,505 mi+15,147 mi
- 17/06/2024176,505 mi
Average of roughly 8,860 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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