2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · D5 LJN
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 14 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 205,428 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,428 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D5 LJN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 205,428 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D5 LJN 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 (D5 LJN) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
D5 LJN Mileage History
- 26/01/2024187,172 mi
- 30/01/2024187,174 mi+2 mi
- 30/01/2025195,853 mi+8,679 mi
- 31/01/2025195,853 mi
- 02/02/2026205,428 mi+9,575 mi
Average of roughly 9,035 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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