2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · MW55 SVG
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 149,123 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024. 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 23 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
MW55 SVG Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2023
- 149,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW55 SVG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (MW55 SVG) between April 2009 and October 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
MW55 SVG Mileage History
- 21/04/200930,660 mi
- 01/05/200930,947 mi+287 mi
- 22/04/201043,606 mi+12,659 mi
- 27/04/201043,947 mi+341 mi
- 27/04/201043,947 mi
- 26/04/201154,574 mi+10,627 mi
- 18/04/201257,367 mi+2,793 mi
- 14/05/201360,976 mi+3,609 mi
- 16/04/201475,195 mi+14,219 mi
- 29/04/201589,158 mi+13,963 mi
- 12/04/2016100,504 mi+11,346 mi
- 18/04/2016100,514 mi+10 mi
- 03/04/2017105,226 mi+4,712 mi
- 03/04/2017105,226 mi
- 28/05/2018110,517 mi+5,291 mi
- 28/05/2018110,519 mi+2 mi
- 11/05/2019119,327 mi+8,808 mi
- 11/05/2019119,327 mi
- 05/08/2020132,774 mi+13,447 mi
- 25/10/2021137,052 mi+4,278 mi
- 25/10/2021137,052 mi
- 21/10/2022141,514 mi+4,462 mi
- 22/10/2022141,514 mi
- 25/10/2023149,123 mi+7,609 mi
- 25/10/2023149,123 mi
Average of roughly 8,164 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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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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