2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · WG05 PYP
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 175,207 miles. MOT expired on 11 May 2019. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 May 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Mar 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,207 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
WG05 PYP Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2018
- 175,207 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 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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WG05 PYP Mileage History
- 02/10/200842,992 mi
- 03/10/200842,995 mi+3 mi
- 19/02/200950,131 mi+7,136 mi
- 05/03/201065,695 mi+15,564 mi
- 05/04/201180,086 mi+14,391 mi
- 03/05/201289,902 mi+9,816 mi
- 03/05/201289,902 mi
- 08/04/2013103,421 mi+13,519 mi
- 09/05/2014111,455 mi+8,034 mi
- 17/04/2015120,511 mi+9,056 mi
- 12/05/2016132,633 mi+12,122 mi
- 12/05/2017160,981 mi+28,348 mi
- 11/05/2018175,207 mi+14,226 mi
Average of roughly 13,767 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
WG05 PYP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (WG05 PYP) between October 2008 and May 2018.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2018 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 (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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