2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · KH05 NTY
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 12 May 2005. Recorded mileage 141,602 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 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 29 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,602 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.
KH05 NTY Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 16/04/2026
- 141,602 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KH05 NTY 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 (KH05 NTY) between June 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion to floor pan, se”.
KH05 NTY Mileage History
- 02/06/200833,695 mi
- 02/06/200833,695 mi
- 09/06/200942,810 mi+9,115 mi
- 17/05/201050,814 mi+8,004 mi
- 07/05/201160,095 mi+9,281 mi
- 04/05/201269,171 mi+9,076 mi
- 07/05/201375,800 mi+6,629 mi
- 24/03/201479,696 mi+3,896 mi
- 05/03/201586,607 mi+6,911 mi
- 30/05/201697,587 mi+10,980 mi
- 16/05/2017104,776 mi+7,189 mi
- 11/05/2018111,079 mi+6,303 mi
- 25/05/2019114,954 mi+3,875 mi
- 28/05/2020119,528 mi+4,574 mi
- 05/05/2021119,882 mi+354 mi
- 20/05/2022120,945 mi+1,063 mi
- 09/05/2023123,046 mi+2,101 mi
- 31/05/2024135,030 mi+11,984 mi
- 31/05/2024135,030 mi
- 22/05/2025141,524 mi+6,494 mi
- 16/04/2026141,602 mi+78 mi
Average of roughly 6,039 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Vehicle & Plate History
Other vehicles on this plate
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (KH05 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as KH05NTY.
FORD
TRANSIT CUSTOM 320LMTD EBLUE A
MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER 315 PRO CDI
BMW
518
VOLKSWAGEN
T-ROC
TOYOTA
LANDCRUISER ESTATE
PEUGEOT
PARTNER
AUDI
A6
SEAT
LEON
BMW
116
FORD
FOCUS
BMW
530E XDRIVE M SPORT AUTO
LAND ROVER
R ROVER WSTMNSTR BLCK D MHEV A
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.