2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · MV55 MBF
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 168,717 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,717 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
MV55 MBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2025
- 168,717 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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MV55 MBF Mileage History
- 01/12/2022153,901 mi
- 19/01/2024162,566 mi+8,665 mi
- 29/01/2024162,566 mi
- 24/01/2025168,717 mi+6,151 mi
- 24/01/2025168,717 mi
Average of roughly 6,894 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MV55 MBF 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 (MV55 MBF) between December 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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