2005 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · RN05 SYU
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 125,610 miles. MOT valid until 13 Mar 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 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,610 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- 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.
RN05 SYU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2026
- 125,610 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RN05 SYU Mileage History
- 02/03/202386,518 mi
- 12/03/202493,602 mi+7,084 mi
- 01/03/2025105,171 mi+11,569 mi
- 12/03/2026125,569 mi+20,398 mi
- 14/03/2026125,610 mi+41 mi
Average of roughly 12,884 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RN05 SYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (RN05 SYU) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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