2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · VU55 ACV
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 86,114 miles. MOT expired on 29 Nov 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,114 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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VU55 ACV Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/11/2021
- 86,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU55 ACV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (VU55 ACV) between August 2008 and November 2021.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Emissions not tested excessive oil smoke during test, CO High, HC high (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”.
VU55 ACV Mileage History
- 20/08/200828,698 mi
- 17/08/200937,481 mi+8,783 mi
- 16/08/201045,580 mi+8,099 mi
- 01/02/201147,357 mi+1,777 mi
- 30/01/201252,837 mi+5,480 mi
- 30/01/201252,837 mi
- 29/04/201359,307 mi+6,470 mi
- 28/04/201463,942 mi+4,635 mi
- 30/03/201568,450 mi+4,508 mi
- 18/04/201673,793 mi+5,343 mi
- 04/05/201778,838 mi+5,045 mi
- 05/05/201778,838 mi
- 12/06/201882,757 mi+3,919 mi
- 26/06/201882,795 mi+38 mi
- 30/11/202186,114 mi+3,319 mi
- 30/11/202186,114 mi
Average of roughly 4,324 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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