2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · V12 OBO
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 159,002 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2021. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,002 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 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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V12 OBO Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2020
- 159,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V12 OBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (V12 OBO) between July 2008 and October 2020.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated N/S AND O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
V12 OBO Mileage History
- 19/07/200842,869 mi
- 19/07/200842,869 mi
- 25/07/200955,172 mi+12,303 mi
- 24/07/201067,647 mi+12,475 mi
- 01/10/201180,916 mi+13,269 mi
- 08/09/201297,005 mi+16,089 mi
- 21/09/201297,110 mi+105 mi
- 07/10/201399,014 mi+1,904 mi
- 30/08/2014105,240 mi+6,226 mi
- 06/09/2014105,243 mi+3 mi
- 01/09/2015114,439 mi+9,196 mi
- 04/09/2015114,544 mi+105 mi
- 15/03/2017126,742 mi+12,198 mi
- 29/03/2018136,622 mi+9,880 mi
- 11/04/2018136,623 mi+1 mi
- 15/04/2019148,711 mi+12,088 mi
- 29/04/2019148,712 mi+1 mi
- 02/10/2020159,002 mi+10,290 mi
Average of roughly 9,514 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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