2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · WR55 MSV
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 127,526 miles. MOT expired on 26 Nov 2018. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Nov 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Aug 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 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.
WR55 MSV Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2017
- 127,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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WR55 MSV Mileage History
- 02/12/200862,579 mi
- 16/01/200963,065 mi+486 mi
- 29/07/200966,730 mi+3,665 mi
- 26/07/201072,878 mi+6,148 mi
- 23/07/201179,049 mi+6,171 mi
- 28/07/201288,594 mi+9,545 mi
- 28/07/201288,594 mi
- 25/07/201396,630 mi+8,036 mi
- 02/08/2014112,785 mi+16,155 mi
- 22/08/2015120,184 mi+7,399 mi
- 25/11/2016125,682 mi+5,498 mi
- 26/11/2016125,896 mi+214 mi
- 27/11/2017127,526 mi+1,630 mi
Average of roughly 7,228 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
WR55 MSV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (WR55 MSV) between December 2008 and November 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). 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: “Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)”.
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