2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · KJ55 SFN
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 134,617 miles. MOT expired on 19 Dec 2020. Currently declared SORN. 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 19 Dec 2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,617 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.
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.
KJ55 SFN Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2019
- 134,617 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.
KJ55 SFN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (KJ55 SFN) between August 2008 and June 2019.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2019 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
KJ55 SFN Mileage History
- 07/08/200863,730 mi
- 06/11/200865,492 mi+1,762 mi
- 06/11/200968,975 mi+3,483 mi
- 11/11/201075,777 mi+6,802 mi
- 07/04/201175,827 mi+50 mi
- 23/03/201282,769 mi+6,942 mi
- 16/03/201390,712 mi+7,943 mi
- 13/05/201496,347 mi+5,635 mi
- 12/05/201597,890 mi+1,543 mi
- 11/05/201699,114 mi+1,224 mi
- 12/05/201699,118 mi+4 mi
- 14/04/2017109,084 mi+9,966 mi
- 19/04/2017109,084 mi
- 18/05/2018121,409 mi+12,325 mi
- 20/06/2019134,617 mi+13,208 mi
Average of roughly 6,524 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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