2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · WM04 CAT
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 106,971 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,971 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WM04 CAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 106,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM04 CAT 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 (WM04 CAT) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 November 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
WM04 CAT Mileage History
- 20/10/202290,785 mi
- 16/10/202395,848 mi+5,063 mi
- 23/10/2024100,993 mi+5,145 mi
- 04/11/2025106,930 mi+5,937 mi
- 27/11/2025106,971 mi+41 mi
Average of roughly 5,212 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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