2005 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · L33 CBB
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 137,541 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,541 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- 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.
L33 CBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2024
- 137,541 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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L33 CBB Mileage History
- 10/11/2022125,623 mi
- 10/11/2022125,623 mi
- 08/11/2023126,876 mi+1,253 mi
- 08/11/2023126,876 mi
- 12/11/2024137,541 mi+10,665 mi
Average of roughly 5,939 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L33 CBB 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 (L33 CBB) between November 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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