2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · WK55 FRL
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 194,573 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,573 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
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.
WK55 FRL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 194,573 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WK55 FRL 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 3 Series (WK55 FRL) between February 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 pipe excessively corroded at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
WK55 FRL Mileage History
- 17/02/2022172,397 mi
- 28/02/2023185,476 mi+13,079 mi
- 09/04/2024194,071 mi+8,595 mi
- 26/08/2025194,379 mi+308 mi
- 12/09/2025194,573 mi+194 mi
Average of roughly 6,216 miles per year across 5 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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