2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · OV05 WUE
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 197,026 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2016. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,026 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 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.
OV05 WUE Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2015
- 197,026 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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OV05 WUE Mileage History
- 04/09/200865,301 mi
- 25/09/200982,299 mi+16,998 mi
- 02/03/2011105,946 mi+23,647 mi
- 24/02/2012127,150 mi+21,204 mi
- 07/06/2012133,515 mi+6,365 mi
- 22/08/2013159,458 mi+25,943 mi
- 22/08/2013159,459 mi+1 mi
- 04/09/2014181,156 mi+21,697 mi
- 03/10/2015197,026 mi+15,870 mi
Average of roughly 18,612 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
OV05 WUE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (OV05 WUE) between September 2008 and October 2015.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
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