2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LB05 OZM
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 116,025 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,025 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LB05 OZM Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 116,025 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB05 OZM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (LB05 OZM) between May 2008 and September 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
LB05 OZM Mileage History
- 09/05/200818,026 mi
- 17/06/200924,079 mi+6,053 mi
- 17/03/201024,640 mi+561 mi
- 11/10/201135,152 mi+10,512 mi
- 03/10/201247,182 mi+12,030 mi
- 16/10/201247,616 mi+434 mi
- 06/11/201359,033 mi+11,417 mi
- 23/09/201467,567 mi+8,534 mi
- 15/09/201574,791 mi+7,224 mi
- 16/08/201680,149 mi+5,358 mi
- 30/05/201892,721 mi+12,572 mi
- 25/07/201996,231 mi+3,510 mi
- 05/08/201996,231 mi
- 19/03/2021100,641 mi+4,410 mi
- 19/03/2021100,641 mi
- 30/05/2022103,937 mi+3,296 mi
- 31/05/2022103,938 mi+1 mi
- 15/06/2023105,868 mi+1,930 mi
- 14/06/2024107,552 mi+1,684 mi
- 26/06/2024107,554 mi+2 mi
- 03/07/2025112,010 mi+4,456 mi
- 03/07/2025112,010 mi
- 04/09/2026116,025 mi+4,015 mi
Average of roughly 5,349 miles per year across 23 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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