No, WR05 GEN is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for WR05 GEN?

The MOT for WR05 GEN is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 October 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of WR05 GEN?

The recorded mileage for WR05 GEN is 173,764 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is WR05 GEN ULEZ compliant?

No, WR05 GEN does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · WR05 GEN

WR05 GEN

2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 173,764 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 2005 · Bristol
MOT Status: Valid until 17/10/2024
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 173,764 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 3.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 17/10/2024

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 173,764 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 2005
Engine: 2993cc

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WR05 GEN Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2023
173,764 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

! Older vehicle

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WR05 GEN Mileage History

14/02/2022161,371 mi
19/02/2022161,377 mi+6 mi
19/10/2023173,764 mi+12,387 mi

Average of roughly 7,395 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

WR05 GEN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 17:46

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (WR05 GEN) between February 2022 and October 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 October 2023 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 (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Inner front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.

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