2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LF05 XPE
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 156,098 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/03/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
LF05 XPE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2024
- 156,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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LF05 XPE Mileage History
- 17/03/2022138,795 mi
- 21/03/2022138,795 mi
- 15/03/2023146,982 mi+8,187 mi
- 15/03/2024156,098 mi+9,116 mi
Average of roughly 8,667 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LF05 XPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (LF05 XPE) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 March 2024 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: Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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