2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · RAY 539P
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19/05/2005. Recorded mileage 103,004 miles. MOT valid until 06/09/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,004 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
RAY 539P Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 103,004 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 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: 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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RAY 539P Mileage History
- 03/06/200819,565 mi
- 19/11/200822,463 mi+2,898 mi
- 10/05/201038,585 mi+16,122 mi
- 26/08/201149,653 mi+11,068 mi
- 06/09/201149,994 mi+341 mi
- 18/07/201367,203 mi+17,209 mi
- 11/07/201475,656 mi+8,453 mi
- 20/08/201583,939 mi+8,283 mi
- 21/08/201583,939 mi
- 03/08/201689,883 mi+5,944 mi
- 11/08/201791,622 mi+1,739 mi
- 26/08/201791,932 mi+310 mi
- 14/08/201894,427 mi+2,495 mi
- 30/07/201996,883 mi+2,456 mi
- 15/08/202099,094 mi+2,211 mi
- 16/08/2021100,337 mi+1,243 mi
- 27/08/2022101,559 mi+1,222 mi
- 06/09/2025101,912 mi+353 mi
- 08/09/2026103,004 mi+1,092 mi
Average of roughly 4,568 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
RAY 539P MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (RAY 539P) between June 2008 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”.
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