2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LM55 OAC
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2005. Recorded mileage 47,546 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/02/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2497cc
LM55 OAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2025
- 47,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 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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LM55 OAC Mileage History
- 01/02/202240,686 mi
- 02/02/202240,686 mi
- 25/01/202343,947 mi+3,261 mi
- 20/01/202446,954 mi+3,007 mi
- 24/01/202547,546 mi+592 mi
Average of roughly 2,302 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LM55 OAC MOT History
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 OAC) between February 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 January 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: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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