2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · FP05 LCM
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 134,533 miles. MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,533 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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FP05 LCM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2022
- 134,533 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP05 LCM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (FP05 LCM) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 February 2022 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
FP05 LCM Mileage History
- 25/02/2022134,521 mi
- 28/02/2022134,533 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 1,494 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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