2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · BD55 LLM
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18/11/2005. Recorded mileage 161,462 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,462 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
BD55 LLM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2024
- 161,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
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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BD55 LLM Mileage History
- 29/03/2022154,726 mi
- 29/03/2022154,726 mi
- 04/04/2023158,035 mi+3,309 mi
- 05/04/2024161,427 mi+3,392 mi
- 08/04/2024161,462 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 3,320 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BD55 LLM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (BD55 LLM) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2024 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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