2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · S9 MBU
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 198,856 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,856 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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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S9 MBU Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 198,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S9 MBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (S9 MBU) between October 2008 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (24 issues), Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements little reading on osr (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
S9 MBU Mileage History
- 20/10/200875,938 mi
- 06/07/200978,659 mi+2,721 mi
- 12/07/201082,940 mi+4,281 mi
- 20/07/201188,093 mi+5,153 mi
- 20/07/201188,093 mi
- 19/07/201294,714 mi+6,621 mi
- 12/08/2013103,665 mi+8,951 mi
- 24/09/2014110,104 mi+6,439 mi
- 24/09/2014110,104 mi
- 28/09/2015123,657 mi+13,553 mi
- 06/10/2016135,238 mi+11,581 mi
- 06/10/2016135,238 mi
- 05/10/2017141,801 mi+6,563 mi
- 04/10/2018146,998 mi+5,197 mi
- 08/10/2018146,998 mi
- 31/10/2019151,759 mi+4,761 mi
- 31/10/2019151,759 mi
- 03/07/2021155,633 mi+3,874 mi
- 06/08/2021155,636 mi+3 mi
- 06/08/2021155,636 mi
- 16/12/2022170,831 mi+15,195 mi
- 19/07/2024179,760 mi+8,929 mi
- 10/07/2025188,741 mi+8,981 mi
- 10/07/2025188,741 mi
- 01/07/2026198,856 mi+10,115 mi
- 01/07/2026198,856 mi
Average of roughly 6,947 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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