2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · GV05 LRX
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2005. Recorded mileage 217,318 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/12/2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09/02/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 217,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- 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
- 2996cc
GV05 LRX Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2020
- 217,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 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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GV05 LRX Mileage History
- 16/05/200866,175 mi
- 22/04/200986,807 mi+20,632 mi
- 01/09/200998,931 mi+12,124 mi
- 07/04/2010109,089 mi+10,158 mi
- 13/04/2010109,381 mi+292 mi
- 30/08/2011121,635 mi+12,254 mi
- 30/07/2012128,424 mi+6,789 mi
- 02/08/2012128,463 mi+39 mi
- 06/08/2013137,511 mi+9,048 mi
- 08/08/2013137,530 mi+19 mi
- 31/07/2014149,110 mi+11,580 mi
- 11/07/2015158,347 mi+9,237 mi
- 15/07/2016169,389 mi+11,042 mi
- 25/07/2017185,455 mi+16,066 mi
- 17/07/2018202,946 mi+17,491 mi
- 19/07/2019211,971 mi+9,025 mi
- 21/12/2020217,318 mi+5,347 mi
Average of roughly 11,996 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
GV05 LRX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (GV05 LRX) between May 2008 and December 2020.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 December 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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