2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · J27 YEA
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 192,272 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,272 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.
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J27 YEA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2026
- 192,272 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J27 YEA MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (J27 YEA) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
J27 YEA Mileage History
- 26/06/2023147,176 mi
- 24/06/2024152,108 mi+4,932 mi
- 25/06/2025165,120 mi+13,012 mi
- 30/05/2026192,272 mi+27,152 mi
Average of roughly 15,412 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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