No, LC55 JZE is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for LC55 JZE?

The MOT for LC55 JZE is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 December 2020.

What is the recorded mileage of LC55 JZE?

The recorded mileage for LC55 JZE is 197,116 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is LC55 JZE ULEZ compliant?

No, LC55 JZE does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does LC55 JZE have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, LC55 JZE is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

Official DVLA Record

Outstanding Recall

2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LC55 JZE

LC55 JZE

2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2005. Recorded mileage 197,116 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Valid until 17/12/2020
Road Tax: Untaxed (31/10/2019)
Recorded Mileage: 197,116 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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.

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 17/12/2020

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 31/10/2019

Mileage: 197,116 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 2005
Engine: 1995cc

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LC55 JZE Key Findings

17 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2019
197,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
8 defects noted at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Older vehicle

✗ Outstanding recall notice

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LC55 JZE Mileage History

30/09/200847,830 mi
21/09/200967,817 mi+19,987 mi
21/09/200967,817 mi
17/09/201088,818 mi+21,001 mi
21/09/201197,079 mi+8,261 mi
21/09/2012182,032 km
24/01/2014201,329 km+19,297 km
25/06/2014131,541 mi
25/06/2014131,541 mi
25/06/2015138,936 mi+7,395 mi
25/06/2015138,936 mi
23/06/2016146,467 mi+7,531 mi
19/06/2017151,595 mi+5,128 mi
20/06/2017151,598 mi+3 mi
31/07/2018174,070 mi+22,472 mi
31/07/2018174,070 mi
18/06/2019197,116 mi+23,046 mi

Average of roughly 13,935 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

LC55 JZE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 10:37

MOT Analysis

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17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (LC55 JZE) between September 2008 and June 2019.

The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 18 June 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 37 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of”.

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