2005 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · ND55 EEP
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 94,963 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,963 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.
ND55 EEP Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2024
- 94,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 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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ND55 EEP Mileage History
- 29/09/200819,852 mi
- 26/09/200925,529 mi+5,677 mi
- 28/09/201031,616 mi+6,087 mi
- 30/09/201138,368 mi+6,752 mi
- 21/09/201245,547 mi+7,179 mi
- 21/09/201245,547 mi
- 20/08/201350,008 mi+4,461 mi
- 02/09/201453,872 mi+3,864 mi
- 02/09/201453,872 mi
- 02/09/201561,249 mi+7,377 mi
- 02/09/201561,250 mi+1 mi
- 30/07/201665,609 mi+4,359 mi
- 29/07/201772,582 mi+6,973 mi
- 03/11/201881,693 mi+9,111 mi
- 03/11/201881,693 mi
- 19/06/202085,565 mi+3,872 mi
- 14/10/202085,640 mi+75 mi
- 21/10/202085,649 mi+9 mi
- 21/10/202190,271 mi+4,622 mi
- 21/10/202190,271 mi
- 02/11/202291,416 mi+1,145 mi
- 09/11/202291,417 mi+1 mi
- 02/11/202391,648 mi+231 mi
- 11/11/202494,963 mi+3,315 mi
Average of roughly 4,660 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
ND55 EEP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (ND55 EEP) between September 2008 and November 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (21 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on when side lamp on (4.4.3 (b))”.
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