2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · LR55 BNU
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 117,036 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/05/2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,036 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
LR55 BNU Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2020
- 117,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 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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LR55 BNU Mileage History
- 25/09/200834,255 mi
- 03/09/200944,540 mi+10,285 mi
- 26/08/201050,940 mi+6,400 mi
- 08/09/201156,063 mi+5,123 mi
- 22/09/201259,480 mi+3,417 mi
- 25/04/201361,220 mi+1,740 mi
- 26/04/201361,224 mi+4 mi
- 25/04/201464,115 mi+2,891 mi
- 20/04/201569,195 mi+5,080 mi
- 19/04/201675,959 mi+6,764 mi
- 20/04/201783,886 mi+7,927 mi
- 15/05/201894,391 mi+10,505 mi
- 15/05/201894,393 mi+2 mi
- 03/05/2019107,163 mi+12,770 mi
- 06/05/2020117,036 mi+9,873 mi
Average of roughly 7,129 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
LR55 BNU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (LR55 BNU) between September 2008 and May 2020.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2020 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: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)”.
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