Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · LM55 FXF

LM55 FXF

2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30/12/2005. Recorded mileage 112,852 miles. MOT valid until 23/11/2026.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
MOT Status
Valid until 23/11/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
112,852 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 23/11/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
2979cc
Mechanical Assessment

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LM55 FXF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
  • 112,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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LM55 FXF Mileage History

  1. 22/11/2022169,604 mi
  2. 23/11/2023108,166 mi-61,438 mi
  3. 22/11/2024109,866 mi+1,700 mi
  4. 21/11/2025112,777 mi+2,911 mi
  5. 24/11/2025112,852 mi+75 mi

Average of roughly -18,878 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

LM55 FXF MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 2 Sept 2026, 10:14
MOT Analysis

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 (LM55 FXF) between November 2022 and November 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 24 November 2025 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: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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 Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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