2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · K23 LCC
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 144,940 miles. MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,940 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
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K23 LCC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 144,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K23 LCC 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 (K23 LCC) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 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 (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
K23 LCC Mileage History
- 07/11/2023134,027 mi
- 17/11/2023134,027 mi
- 11/11/2024135,496 mi+1,469 mi
- 12/11/2024135,496 mi
- 12/11/2025144,940 mi+9,444 mi
Average of roughly 5,417 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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