2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · RF05 KZV
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 13 May 2005. Recorded mileage 129,301 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 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 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,301 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RF05 KZV Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 129,301 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF05 KZV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (RF05 KZV) between July 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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.
RF05 KZV Mileage History
- 11/07/200851,771 mi
- 11/07/200851,771 mi
- 08/06/200958,933 mi+7,162 mi
- 02/06/201067,669 mi+8,736 mi
- 08/06/201176,064 mi+8,395 mi
- 06/06/201283,567 mi+7,503 mi
- 04/06/201391,894 mi+8,327 mi
- 04/06/201391,894 mi
- 13/05/201497,231 mi+5,337 mi
- 06/06/2015101,487 mi+4,256 mi
- 19/07/2016104,023 mi+2,536 mi
- 18/07/2017110,000 mi+5,977 mi
- 14/07/2018114,085 mi+4,085 mi
- 07/09/2019116,006 mi+1,921 mi
- 07/09/2020119,880 mi+3,874 mi
- 08/11/2021122,215 mi+2,335 mi
- 23/11/2022123,730 mi+1,515 mi
- 18/01/2024125,460 mi+1,730 mi
- 18/01/2024125,460 mi
- 15/02/2025126,526 mi+1,066 mi
- 15/04/2026129,301 mi+2,775 mi
Average of roughly 4,365 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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