2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · LD55 KUA
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 119,824 miles. MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD55 KUA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2024
- 119,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD55 KUA 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 (LD55 KUA) between February 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LD55 KUA Mileage History
- 15/02/202293,509 mi
- 17/02/202293,509 mi
- 21/02/2023100,200 mi+6,691 mi
- 14/03/2023100,472 mi+272 mi
- 21/03/2024119,824 mi+19,352 mi
Average of roughly 12,566 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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