2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · KD55 OFB
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 143,854 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,854 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
KD55 OFB Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 143,854 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KD55 OFB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (KD55 OFB) between September 2008 and December 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”.
KD55 OFB Mileage History
- 25/09/200818,306 mi
- 14/09/200925,004 mi+6,698 mi
- 14/09/200925,004 mi
- 23/09/201031,657 mi+6,653 mi
- 19/09/201138,834 mi+7,177 mi
- 10/12/201247,842 mi+9,008 mi
- 12/12/201247,884 mi+42 mi
- 18/03/201456,599 mi+8,715 mi
- 24/04/201560,913 mi+4,314 mi
- 24/04/201560,913 mi
- 20/04/201663,993 mi+3,080 mi
- 21/07/201769,060 mi+5,067 mi
- 21/07/201769,060 mi
- 23/07/201870,837 mi+1,777 mi
- 29/07/201972,148 mi+1,311 mi
- 30/07/201972,148 mi
- 03/11/202085,705 mi+13,557 mi
- 04/11/202085,705 mi
- 03/11/202196,983 mi+11,278 mi
- 03/11/2022108,210 mi+11,227 mi
- 08/12/2023119,925 mi+11,715 mi
- 16/12/2023120,578 mi+653 mi
- 18/12/2024134,051 mi+13,473 mi
- 18/12/2024134,051 mi
- 17/12/2025143,854 mi+9,803 mi
Average of roughly 7,288 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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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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