2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LC05 YYZ
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 May 2005. Recorded mileage 110,261 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,261 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC05 YYZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/08/2024
- 110,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC05 YYZ 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 (LC05 YYZ) between July 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
LC05 YYZ Mileage History
- 15/07/2022106,487 mi
- 16/09/2022106,579 mi+92 mi
- 23/08/2023108,278 mi+1,699 mi
- 24/08/2023108,278 mi
- 16/08/2024110,261 mi+1,983 mi
Average of roughly 1,807 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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