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Outstanding Recall

2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · SF55 XCS

SF55 XCS

2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 71,983 km. MOT valid until 03/03/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2005 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 03/03/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/02/2027)
Recorded Odometer
71,983 km
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

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.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 03/03/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/02/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2005
Engine
1995cc

SF55 XCS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
  • 71,983 km recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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.

✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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SF55 XCS Odometer History

  1. 07/09/202229,242 mi
  2. 02/03/202329,675 mi+433 mi
  3. 29/02/202452,285 km
  4. 28/02/202562,162 km+9,877 km
  5. 04/03/202671,983 km+9,821 km

Average of roughly 12,255 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SF55 XCS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Aug 2026, 12:03
MOT Analysis

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 (SF55 XCS) between September 2022 and March 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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.

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ADVISORY