2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RA55 OSW
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 107,978 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,978 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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RA55 OSW Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 107,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA55 OSW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (RA55 OSW) between December 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
RA55 OSW Mileage History
- 09/12/200861,868 mi
- 09/01/200961,913 mi+45 mi
- 16/12/200981,564 mi+19,651 mi
- 07/01/201183,539 mi+1,975 mi
- 19/01/201284,882 mi+1,343 mi
- 26/01/201386,253 mi+1,371 mi
- 18/01/201489,152 mi+2,899 mi
- 24/01/201590,446 mi+1,294 mi
- 12/01/201691,392 mi+946 mi
- 20/01/201794,726 mi+3,334 mi
- 20/01/201794,726 mi
- 13/01/201897,185 mi+2,459 mi
- 17/01/201998,825 mi+1,640 mi
- 24/01/202099,783 mi+958 mi
- 31/01/202099,792 mi+9 mi
- 22/01/2021100,230 mi+438 mi
- 28/01/2022101,265 mi+1,035 mi
- 27/01/2023102,969 mi+1,704 mi
- 27/01/2024104,599 mi+1,630 mi
- 27/01/2025106,725 mi+2,126 mi
- 28/01/2025106,744 mi+19 mi
- 22/01/2026107,978 mi+1,234 mi
Average of roughly 2,693 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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