2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · KT05 VWA
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 57,427 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2013. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jun 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,427 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.
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KT05 VWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2012
- 57,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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KT05 VWA Mileage History
- 15/05/200824,425 mi
- 11/06/200934,570 mi+10,145 mi
- 09/06/201043,779 mi+9,209 mi
- 07/06/201150,800 mi+7,021 mi
- 07/06/201257,427 mi+6,627 mi
Average of roughly 8,123 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KT05 VWA 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 (KT05 VWA) between May 2008 and June 2012.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
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