2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LB55 JHX
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 263,524 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 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
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 263,524 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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LB55 JHX Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 263,524 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB55 JHX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (LB55 JHX) between August 2008 and October 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”.
LB55 JHX Mileage History
- 20/08/200886,440 mi
- 20/08/200886,440 mi
- 04/08/2009100,154 mi+13,714 mi
- 12/08/2010108,149 mi+7,995 mi
- 13/08/2010108,615 mi+466 mi
- 04/08/2011117,222 mi+8,607 mi
- 05/08/2011117,235 mi+13 mi
- 16/08/2012133,414 mi+16,179 mi
- 08/08/2013140,617 mi+7,203 mi
- 08/08/2013140,617 mi
- 07/08/2014148,583 mi+7,966 mi
- 04/08/2015156,849 mi+8,266 mi
- 05/08/2016164,951 mi+8,102 mi
- 24/03/2017168,339 mi+3,388 mi
- 22/03/2018178,585 mi+10,246 mi
- 21/03/2019196,767 mi+18,182 mi
- 07/05/2020207,309 mi+10,542 mi
- 07/05/2020207,310 mi+1 mi
- 29/04/2021220,616 mi+13,306 mi
- 29/04/2021220,616 mi
- 04/05/2022233,946 mi+13,330 mi
- 06/05/2022234,006 mi+60 mi
- 13/04/2023243,671 mi+9,665 mi
- 04/05/2024262,237 mi+18,566 mi
- 09/10/2025263,524 mi+1,287 mi
Average of roughly 10,334 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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