2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · SH05 XYW
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 10/05/2005. Recorded mileage 137,324 miles. MOT valid until 27/11/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,324 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2993cc
SH05 XYW Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 137,324 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SH05 XYW Mileage History
- 02/12/200827,751 mi
- 02/12/200827,751 mi
- 25/02/201035,967 mi+8,216 mi
- 26/02/201035,972 mi+5 mi
- 30/06/201142,040 mi+6,068 mi
- 29/06/201243,896 mi+1,856 mi
- 12/06/201345,253 mi+1,357 mi
- 13/06/201345,253 mi
- 20/06/201447,125 mi+1,872 mi
- 21/06/201447,140 mi+15 mi
- 22/01/201655,263 mi+8,123 mi
- 28/01/201761,434 mi+6,171 mi
- 20/01/201866,000 mi+4,566 mi
- 17/01/201973,653 mi+7,653 mi
- 24/01/202079,753 mi+6,100 mi
- 23/02/202189,301 mi+9,548 mi
- 03/03/2022101,241 mi+11,940 mi
- 10/11/2023128,028 mi+26,787 mi
- 10/11/2023128,028 mi
- 22/11/2024133,266 mi+5,238 mi
- 28/11/2025137,324 mi+4,058 mi
Average of roughly 6,450 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
SH05 XYW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (SH05 XYW) between December 2008 and November 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)”; “Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)”.
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