2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · KP55 VCK
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2005. Recorded mileage 162,558 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/06/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,558 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2993cc
KP55 VCK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2025
- 162,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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KP55 VCK Mileage History
- 25/11/2021150,609 mi
- 15/11/2022154,240 mi+3,631 mi
- 14/12/2022154,486 mi+246 mi
- 14/06/2024154,970 mi+484 mi
- 21/05/2025162,558 mi+7,588 mi
Average of roughly 3,428 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KP55 VCK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (KP55 VCK) between November 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 2025 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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