2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · OV55 VDF
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 135,674 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,674 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.
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OV55 VDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 135,674 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV55 VDF 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 (OV55 VDF) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
OV55 VDF Mileage History
- 01/04/2022124,725 mi
- 31/03/2023125,453 mi+728 mi
- 15/04/2024129,309 mi+3,856 mi
- 28/03/2025131,157 mi+1,848 mi
- 14/04/2026135,674 mi+4,517 mi
Average of roughly 2,713 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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