2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · LB55 ODE
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 94,358 miles. MOT valid until 10/03/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,358 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2979cc
LB55 ODE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 94,358 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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LB55 ODE Mileage History
- 24/11/202287,297 mi
- 19/12/202390,283 mi+2,986 mi
- 19/12/202390,285 mi+2 mi
- 11/03/202592,662 mi+2,377 mi
- 05/03/202694,358 mi+1,696 mi
Average of roughly 2,154 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LB55 ODE 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 (LB55 ODE) between November 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 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: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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