2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · VO05 MVC
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 116,799 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/02/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/12/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,799 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- 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
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2494cc
VO05 MVC Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/01/2017
- 116,799 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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VO05 MVC Mileage History
- 27/03/200830,355 mi
- 31/03/200938,659 mi+8,304 mi
- 25/03/201045,096 mi+6,437 mi
- 29/03/201151,649 mi+6,553 mi
- 29/03/201151,649 mi
- 07/03/201257,738 mi+6,089 mi
- 19/04/201380,525 mi+22,787 mi
- 24/03/201494,018 mi+13,493 mi
- 10/03/2015107,415 mi+13,397 mi
- 12/03/2015107,415 mi
- 05/02/2016112,487 mi+5,072 mi
- 11/01/2017116,799 mi+4,312 mi
Average of roughly 9,830 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
VO05 MVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (VO05 MVC) between March 2008 and January 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 January 2017 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 (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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: “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
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