2005 BMW 320 2.0L Diesel · VF05 FXJ
2005 BMW 320 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 242,703 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 320
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 242,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VF05 FXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 242,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VF05 FXJ MOT History
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 320 (VF05 FXJ) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
VF05 FXJ Mileage History
- 30/04/2024222,705 mi
- 12/05/2025228,620 mi+5,915 mi
- 13/05/2025228,620 mi
- 24/04/2026242,081 mi+13,461 mi
- 07/05/2026242,703 mi+622 mi
Average of roughly 9,913 miles per year across 5 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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