No, HW03 HDW is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for HW03 HDW?

The MOT for HW03 HDW is valid and due for renewal on or before 3 April 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of HW03 HDW?

The recorded mileage for HW03 HDW is 139,707 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is HW03 HDW ULEZ compliant?

No, HW03 HDW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does HW03 HDW have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, HW03 HDW is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

Official DVLA Record

Outstanding Recall

2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · HW03 HDW

HW03 HDW

2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 139,707 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 2005 · Portsmouth
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Valid until 03/04/2025
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 139,707 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 03/04/2025

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 139,707 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 2005
Engine: 2494cc

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HW03 HDW Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2024
139,707 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
3 defects noted at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

✗ Outstanding recall notice

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HW03 HDW Mileage History

08/03/2022136,187 mi
03/03/2023138,728 mi+2,541 mi
05/04/2023138,729 mi+1 mi
03/04/2024139,707 mi+978 mi

Average of roughly 1,699 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

HW03 HDW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 15:19

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (HW03 HDW) between March 2022 and April 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 03 April 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: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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 Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.

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