2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · RA05 TYS
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24/05/2005. Recorded mileage 164,057 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,057 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
RA05 TYS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2025
- 164,057 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
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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RA05 TYS Mileage History
- 03/03/2022155,371 mi
- 04/03/2022155,317 mi-54 mi
- 09/03/2023159,900 mi+4,583 mi
- 10/03/2023159,901 mi+1 mi
- 06/03/2025164,057 mi+4,156 mi
Average of roughly 2,887 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
RA05 TYS 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 (RA05 TYS) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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