2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LF05 GYR
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21/05/2005. Recorded mileage 181,406 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,406 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
LF05 GYR Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2024
- 181,406 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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LF05 GYR Mileage History
- 18/06/200841,701 mi
- 17/06/200958,814 mi+17,113 mi
- 17/06/200958,814 mi
- 15/10/200959,938 mi+1,124 mi
- 15/10/201064,752 mi+4,814 mi
- 23/09/201169,738 mi+4,986 mi
- 24/10/201273,907 mi+4,169 mi
- 17/10/201377,723 mi+3,816 mi
- 17/10/201481,333 mi+3,610 mi
- 12/10/201585,191 mi+3,858 mi
- 12/10/201688,324 mi+3,133 mi
- 12/10/201791,456 mi+3,132 mi
- 09/08/201893,098 mi+1,642 mi
- 09/08/2019107,817 mi+14,719 mi
- 07/08/2020117,038 mi+9,221 mi
- 07/08/2020117,038 mi
- 18/08/2021126,866 mi+9,828 mi
- 19/08/2021126,924 mi+58 mi
- 19/08/2022161,355 mi+34,431 mi
- 21/08/2023170,898 mi+9,543 mi
- 25/08/2023170,915 mi+17 mi
- 28/08/2024181,338 mi+10,423 mi
- 10/09/2024181,406 mi+68 mi
Average of roughly 8,608 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
LF05 GYR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (LF05 GYR) between June 2008 and September 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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