The road tax status for SA05 VGR is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for SA05 VGR?

The MOT for SA05 VGR is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 February 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of SA05 VGR?

The recorded mileage for SA05 VGR is 149,336 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is SA05 VGR ULEZ compliant?

No, SA05 VGR does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does SA05 VGR have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, SA05 VGR 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

Outstanding Recall

2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SA05 VGR

SA05 VGR

2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 149,336 miles. MOT expired on 05 Feb 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 2005 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Expired on 05 Feb 2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 149,336 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Fuel Type

Diesel

Year

2005

Engine

1995cc

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SA05 VGR Key Findings

26 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2024
149,336 miles recorded at latest MOT
9 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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SA05 VGR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Oct 2026, 18:11

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26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (SA05 VGR) between March 2008 and February 2024.

The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 06 February 2024 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: Brakes (30 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 36 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o”.

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SA05 VGR Mileage History

07/03/200846,981 mi
07/03/200846,981 mi
23/03/200955,088 mi+8,107 mi
25/03/201061,562 mi+6,474 mi
11/04/201168,717 mi+7,155 mi
18/04/201275,459 mi+6,742 mi
18/04/201275,459 mi
11/04/201381,307 mi+5,848 mi
23/01/201487,125 mi+5,818 mi
19/01/201589,465 mi+2,340 mi
05/01/201691,780 mi+2,315 mi
12/01/201794,474 mi+2,694 mi
22/01/201897,763 mi+3,289 mi
22/01/201897,763 mi
17/01/2019105,084 mi+7,321 mi
25/01/2019105,089 mi+5 mi
17/01/2020113,444 mi+8,355 mi
16/01/2021118,885 mi+5,441 mi
02/02/2021119,040 mi+155 mi
06/02/2021119,045 mi+5 mi
25/01/2022124,867 mi+5,822 mi
27/01/2022124,867 mi
14/01/2023133,290 mi+8,423 mi
14/01/2023133,290 mi
25/01/2024149,329 mi+16,039 mi
06/02/2024149,336 mi+7 mi

Average of roughly 6,430 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

✗ Outstanding recall notice

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