2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LT55 MVF
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 111,601 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2020. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Dec 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,601 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- 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.
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LT55 MVF Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2019
- 111,601 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT55 MVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (LT55 MVF) between September 2008 and April 2019.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 2019 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 (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
LT55 MVF Mileage History
- 04/09/200850,102 mi
- 05/08/200958,185 mi+8,083 mi
- 31/07/201063,862 mi+5,677 mi
- 17/08/201169,525 mi+5,663 mi
- 13/03/20130 mi-69,525 mi
- 14/03/201375,468 mi+75,468 mi
- 04/03/201480,258 mi+4,790 mi
- 03/03/201585,948 mi+5,690 mi
- 08/03/201693,488 mi+7,540 mi
- 29/03/2017103,194 mi+9,706 mi
- 02/03/2018105,755 mi+2,561 mi
- 03/04/2019111,601 mi+5,846 mi
Average of roughly 5,815 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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