2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · JFS 82
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 09/06/2005. Recorded mileage 68,267 miles. MOT valid until 23/12/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,267 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
JFS 82 Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 68,267 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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JFS 82 Mileage History
- 13/05/200812,673 mi
- 24/06/200916,084 mi+3,411 mi
- 16/12/200918,650 mi+2,566 mi
- 18/11/201030,643 mi+11,993 mi
- 01/12/201135,731 mi+5,088 mi
- 19/06/201237,011 mi+1,280 mi
- 18/06/201339,309 mi+2,298 mi
- 10/06/201441,983 mi+2,674 mi
- 10/06/201544,095 mi+2,112 mi
- 20/06/201646,559 mi+2,464 mi
- 21/06/201646,559 mi
- 17/06/201748,725 mi+2,166 mi
- 18/06/201851,566 mi+2,841 mi
- 24/06/201954,505 mi+2,939 mi
- 17/12/202058,028 mi+3,523 mi
- 17/12/202058,028 mi
- 25/11/202161,192 mi+3,164 mi
- 20/12/202263,486 mi+2,294 mi
- 16/12/202364,672 mi+1,186 mi
- 23/12/202465,957 mi+1,285 mi
- 22/12/202568,267 mi+2,310 mi
Average of roughly 3,157 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
JFS 82 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (JFS 82) between May 2008 and December 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2025 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: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault brake pad light on (3.4.1c)”; “Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault T.C. warning tight on (3.4.1c)”.
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