2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · KA54 AUN
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 122,076 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,076 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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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KA54 AUN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2024
- 122,076 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
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KA54 AUN 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 (KA54 AUN) between November 2021 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 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 (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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.
KA54 AUN Mileage History
- 27/11/2021120,462 mi
- 22/01/2023122,002 mi+1,540 mi
- 22/01/2023122,002 mi
- 05/04/2024122,076 mi+74 mi
Average of roughly 685 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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