2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LG55 XZH
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 158,318 miles. MOT expired on 06 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG55 XZH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2022
- 158,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG55 XZH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (LG55 XZH) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LG55 XZH Mileage History
- 05/02/2022158,316 mi
- 07/02/2022158,318 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 353 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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