2005 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · LH05 AAO
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 143,092 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23/02/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,092 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2171cc
LH05 AAO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2024
- 143,092 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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LH05 AAO Mileage History
- 05/04/2022124,166 mi
- 22/06/2023131,157 mi+6,991 mi
- 15/07/2024143,060 mi+11,903 mi
- 22/07/2024143,092 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 8,237 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LH05 AAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (LH05 AAO) between April 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 2024 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
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