2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · PJ55 RTZ
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 243,548 miles. MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 243,548 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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PJ55 RTZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2026
- 243,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ55 RTZ 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 (PJ55 RTZ) between November 2021 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2026 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 (12 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel leaking onto exhaust system (6.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
PJ55 RTZ Mileage History
- 13/11/2021219,482 mi
- 03/11/2022232,277 mi+12,795 mi
- 07/11/2022232,384 mi+107 mi
- 13/11/2023243,524 mi+11,140 mi
- 02/05/2026243,548 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 5,390 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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