2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · LD05 UOO
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 160,605 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2026. Currently declared SORN. 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 03 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,605 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- 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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LD05 UOO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 160,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD05 UOO 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 (LD05 UOO) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 August 2025 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: Suspension (27 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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 Inner Body panel insecure Wheel arch liner insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage detached from height adjuster (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LD05 UOO Mileage History
- 05/09/2022143,347 mi
- 09/08/2023147,250 mi+3,903 mi
- 11/08/2023147,297 mi+47 mi
- 27/08/2024157,636 mi+10,339 mi
- 28/08/2025160,605 mi+2,969 mi
Average of roughly 5,794 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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