2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · KL55 GKY
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 149,528 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026. 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 27 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,528 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
KL55 GKY Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2025
- 149,528 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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KL55 GKY Mileage History
- 29/09/200823,787 mi
- 07/10/200926,695 mi+2,908 mi
- 19/10/201035,957 mi+9,262 mi
- 28/10/201036,056 mi+99 mi
- 27/07/201143,064 mi+7,008 mi
- 28/07/201143,064 mi
- 31/07/201252,961 mi+9,897 mi
- 17/07/201359,022 mi+6,061 mi
- 17/07/201359,022 mi
- 24/07/201470,046 mi+11,024 mi
- 11/08/201578,408 mi+8,362 mi
- 01/08/201685,943 mi+7,535 mi
- 15/08/201791,143 mi+5,200 mi
- 13/09/201897,058 mi+5,915 mi
- 06/09/2019111,867 mi+14,809 mi
- 09/09/2019111,869 mi+2 mi
- 26/10/2020125,356 mi+13,487 mi
- 23/10/2021130,391 mi+5,035 mi
- 26/10/2021130,510 mi+119 mi
- 30/06/2023147,588 mi+17,078 mi
- 24/11/2023147,604 mi+16 mi
- 25/01/2025149,518 mi+1,914 mi
- 28/01/2025149,528 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 7,699 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
KL55 GKY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (KL55 GKY) between September 2008 and January 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 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: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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