2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · RF05 FWD
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 73,860 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,860 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF05 FWD Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 73,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF05 FWD 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 (RF05 FWD) between August 2008 and October 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (24 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
RF05 FWD Mileage History
- 12/08/200821,418 mi
- 07/08/200922,816 mi+1,398 mi
- 01/10/201023,734 mi+918 mi
- 06/10/201125,360 mi+1,626 mi
- 02/10/201229,360 mi+4,000 mi
- 20/09/201332,531 mi+3,171 mi
- 23/09/201332,553 mi+22 mi
- 11/09/201436,520 mi+3,967 mi
- 16/09/201544,633 mi+8,113 mi
- 17/09/201544,634 mi+1 mi
- 27/09/201653,840 mi+9,206 mi
- 20/09/201756,024 mi+2,184 mi
- 22/09/201756,048 mi+24 mi
- 13/11/201859,095 mi+3,047 mi
- 13/11/201859,095 mi
- 31/10/201962,279 mi+3,184 mi
- 05/11/202064,161 mi+1,882 mi
- 02/11/202165,792 mi+1,631 mi
- 18/10/202268,043 mi+2,251 mi
- 17/10/202370,602 mi+2,559 mi
- 27/10/202370,658 mi+56 mi
- 11/11/202472,181 mi+1,523 mi
- 11/11/202472,181 mi
- 16/10/202573,860 mi+1,679 mi
Average of roughly 3,053 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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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