2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · OY55 KXT
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 188,156 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,156 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.
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.
OY55 KXT Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2023
- 188,156 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY55 KXT 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 (OY55 KXT) between August 2008 and October 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2023 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: Brakes (26 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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: “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
OY55 KXT Mileage History
- 29/08/200854,365 mi
- 26/10/200976,109 mi+21,744 mi
- 22/10/201090,627 mi+14,518 mi
- 31/10/2011106,882 mi+16,255 mi
- 31/10/2011106,882 mi
- 30/10/2012117,347 mi+10,465 mi
- 14/10/2013126,174 mi+8,827 mi
- 09/10/2014135,946 mi+9,772 mi
- 09/10/2014135,946 mi
- 30/09/2015144,567 mi+8,621 mi
- 30/09/2015144,567 mi
- 28/09/2016154,012 mi+9,445 mi
- 31/08/2017162,904 mi+8,892 mi
- 21/09/2018172,854 mi+9,950 mi
- 25/09/2019183,539 mi+10,685 mi
- 25/09/2019183,546 mi+7 mi
- 12/10/2020185,462 mi+1,916 mi
- 07/10/2021185,645 mi+183 mi
- 07/10/2021185,645 mi
- 06/10/2022186,547 mi+902 mi
- 28/10/2022186,574 mi+27 mi
- 28/10/2022186,574 mi
- 25/10/2023188,156 mi+1,582 mi
- 25/10/2023188,156 mi
Average of roughly 8,829 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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