2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · RK05 TYV
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 130,404 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,404 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.
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RK05 TYV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2022
- 130,404 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK05 TYV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (RK05 TYV) between November 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RK05 TYV Mileage History
- 02/11/2021128,259 mi
- 13/10/2022130,390 mi+2,131 mi
- 24/10/2022130,404 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 2,199 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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