2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · WM54 WAM
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 230,724 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03 Apr 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 230,724 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.
WM54 WAM Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2024
- 230,724 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM54 WAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (WM54 WAM) between September 2008 and April 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 04 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested due to two tyres badly on cords (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
WM54 WAM Mileage History
- 19/09/200882,330 mi
- 09/11/200985,703 mi+3,373 mi
- 02/06/201188,503 mi+2,800 mi
- 13/06/201291,827 mi+3,324 mi
- 27/08/2013117,780 mi+25,953 mi
- 27/08/2013117,780 mi
- 10/11/2014124,937 mi+7,157 mi
- 23/11/2015133,488 mi+8,551 mi
- 23/11/2015133,489 mi+1 mi
- 22/11/2016150,087 mi+16,598 mi
- 13/11/2017167,711 mi+17,624 mi
- 22/08/2018177,852 mi+10,141 mi
- 23/08/2019190,692 mi+12,840 mi
- 24/08/2019190,692 mi
- 22/08/2020200,884 mi+10,192 mi
- 22/08/2020200,884 mi
- 26/08/2021209,337 mi+8,453 mi
- 27/08/2021209,337 mi
- 27/08/2021209,337 mi
- 15/03/2023218,897 mi+9,560 mi
- 03/04/2024230,714 mi+11,817 mi
- 04/04/2024230,724 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 9,549 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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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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