The road tax status for RJ55 MFP is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for RJ55 MFP?

The MOT for RJ55 MFP is valid and due for renewal on or before 10 December 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of RJ55 MFP?

The recorded mileage for RJ55 MFP is 133,354 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is RJ55 MFP ULEZ compliant?

No, RJ55 MFP does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does RJ55 MFP have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, RJ55 MFP is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

Official DVLA Record

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Outstanding Recall

2005 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · RJ55 MFP

RJ55 MFP

2005 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 133,354 miles. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 2005 · Reading
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Valid until 10 Dec 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 133,354 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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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Fuel Type

Petrol

Year

2005

Engine

2171cc

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RJ55 MFP Key Findings

26 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
133,354 miles recorded at latest MOT
6 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT

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RJ55 MFP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Nov 2026, 10:08

MOT Analysis

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26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (RJ55 MFP) between September 2008 and December 2025.

The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 09 December 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: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 40 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.

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RJ55 MFP Mileage History

02/09/200812,600 mi
03/09/200916,161 mi+3,561 mi
27/08/201019,391 mi+3,230 mi
27/08/201019,391 mi
14/09/201123,537 mi+4,146 mi
26/10/201123,725 mi+188 mi
30/10/201236,568 mi+12,843 mi
30/10/201236,568 mi
09/09/201343,369 mi+6,801 mi
14/07/201454,087 mi+10,718 mi
13/07/201559,386 mi+5,299 mi
07/07/201664,826 mi+5,440 mi
07/07/201664,827 mi+1 mi
15/11/201667,905 mi+3,078 mi
07/12/201771,453 mi+3,548 mi
15/10/201876,789 mi+5,336 mi
25/09/201981,488 mi+4,699 mi
25/09/201981,488 mi
16/09/202083,416 mi+1,928 mi
28/09/202188,296 mi+4,880 mi
29/11/202292,271 mi+3,975 mi
11/12/2023104,137 mi+11,866 mi
11/12/2023104,137 mi
09/12/2024119,104 mi+14,967 mi
10/12/2024119,105 mi+1 mi
09/12/2025133,354 mi+14,249 mi

Average of roughly 6,993 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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