2005 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · LC55 OCW
2005 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 200,394 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC55 OCW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 200,394 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.
LC55 OCW 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 5 Series (LC55 OCW) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LC55 OCW Mileage History
- 14/02/2023147,355 mi
- 20/02/2024167,747 mi+20,392 mi
- 21/02/2024167,747 mi
- 25/02/2025181,695 mi+13,948 mi
- 24/02/2026200,394 mi+18,699 mi
Average of roughly 17,516 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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