2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · NC54 DMS
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19/12/2005. Recorded mileage 196,407 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/01/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,407 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
NC54 DMS Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2024
- 196,407 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 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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NC54 DMS Mileage History
- 13/11/200889,722 mi
- 14/11/200889,723 mi+1 mi
- 26/01/2010102,902 mi+13,179 mi
- 27/01/2011109,952 mi+7,050 mi
- 09/01/2012118,718 mi+8,766 mi
- 21/01/2013123,886 mi+5,168 mi
- 14/02/2014128,732 mi+4,846 mi
- 24/02/2015135,205 mi+6,473 mi
- 24/02/2015135,205 mi
- 17/02/2016142,630 mi+7,425 mi
- 01/02/2017150,542 mi+7,912 mi
- 24/02/2018158,204 mi+7,662 mi
- 22/02/2019166,675 mi+8,471 mi
- 03/01/2020170,246 mi+3,571 mi
- 23/10/2020178,523 mi+8,277 mi
- 23/10/2020178,523 mi
- 19/10/2021183,367 mi+4,844 mi
- 20/10/2022189,462 mi+6,095 mi
- 22/10/2022189,462 mi
- 22/01/2024196,407 mi+6,945 mi
Average of roughly 7,024 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
NC54 DMS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (NC54 DMS) between November 2008 and January 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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