2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · WR05 YOF
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 126,273 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
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WR05 YOF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 126,273 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.
WR05 YOF 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 (WR05 YOF) between December 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WR05 YOF Mileage History
- 08/12/2022110,308 mi
- 30/11/2023117,048 mi+6,740 mi
- 25/11/2024119,822 mi+2,774 mi
- 29/10/2025126,273 mi+6,451 mi
- 29/10/2025126,273 mi
Average of roughly 5,522 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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