2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · EK55 LLZ
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2005. Recorded mileage 121,070 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/11/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27/08/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,070 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2996cc
EK55 LLZ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2017
- 121,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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EK55 LLZ Mileage History
- 03/10/200836,312 mi
- 07/10/200836,373 mi+61 mi
- 07/10/200948,527 mi+12,154 mi
- 14/10/200948,616 mi+89 mi
- 12/10/201059,265 mi+10,649 mi
- 25/10/201169,238 mi+9,973 mi
- 23/10/201280,042 mi+10,804 mi
- 25/10/201387,992 mi+7,950 mi
- 22/10/201498,261 mi+10,269 mi
- 23/10/201498,261 mi
- 01/10/2015109,088 mi+10,827 mi
- 19/10/2016117,022 mi+7,934 mi
- 21/11/2017121,070 mi+4,048 mi
Average of roughly 9,280 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
EK55 LLZ 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 (EK55 LLZ) between October 2008 and November 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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