2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · HV05 KDF
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 177,695 miles. MOT expired on 14 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HV05 KDF Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/02/2022
- 177,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HV05 KDF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (HV05 KDF) between March 2008 and February 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
HV05 KDF Mileage History
- 05/03/200837,226 mi
- 05/03/200837,226 mi
- 01/04/200947,894 mi+10,668 mi
- 04/03/201058,574 mi+10,680 mi
- 15/03/201172,830 mi+14,256 mi
- 08/03/201283,886 mi+11,056 mi
- 02/02/201390,524 mi+6,638 mi
- 24/01/201411,196 mi-79,328 mi
- 24/01/2014111,196 mi+100,000 mi
- 08/01/2015129,979 mi+18,783 mi
- 22/01/2016146,669 mi+16,690 mi
- 22/01/2016146,669 mi
- 20/01/2017156,770 mi+10,101 mi
- 21/02/2018163,453 mi+6,683 mi
- 22/02/2018163,453 mi
- 08/03/2019167,140 mi+3,687 mi
- 11/02/2021169,420 mi+2,280 mi
- 15/02/2022177,695 mi+8,275 mi
Average of roughly 10,070 miles per year across 18 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: 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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