2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · LE05 BEJ
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2005. Recorded mileage 81,061 miles. MOT valid until 07/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,061 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
LE05 BEJ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 81,061 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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LE05 BEJ Mileage History
- 10/12/201338,915 km
- 03/11/201447,500 mi
- 31/12/201556,744 mi+9,244 mi
- 31/12/201556,744 mi
- 19/12/201663,806 mi+7,062 mi
- 19/12/201769,318 mi+5,512 mi
- 01/12/201871,199 km
- 14/12/201974,464 km+3,265 km
- 02/12/202076,132 km+1,668 km
- 04/10/202148,270 mi
- 03/10/202261,107 mi+12,837 mi
- 05/10/202261,146 mi+39 mi
- 28/09/202368,193 mi+7,047 mi
- 09/04/202681,060 mi+12,867 mi
- 09/04/202681,061 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,418 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
LE05 BEJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (LE05 BEJ) between December 2013 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged broken wire caught in rear spring (1.6 (d))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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