2005 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Diesel · LN55 RVW
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 187,375 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,375 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LN55 RVW Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2026
- 187,375 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LN55 RVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (LN55 RVW) between September 2008 and November 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 09 November 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Does not work when fog lights are on (4.3”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
LN55 RVW Mileage History
- 05/09/200851,341 mi
- 27/08/200969,567 mi+18,226 mi
- 27/08/201090,851 mi+21,284 mi
- 01/08/201196,281 mi+5,430 mi
- 01/08/201196,281 mi
- 21/08/2012108,734 mi+12,453 mi
- 21/08/2012108,734 mi
- 16/08/2013117,657 mi+8,923 mi
- 23/08/2013117,657 mi
- 15/08/2014125,690 mi+8,033 mi
- 21/08/2015137,685 mi+11,995 mi
- 26/08/2016152,422 mi+14,737 mi
- 30/08/2016152,429 mi+7 mi
- 26/08/2017161,606 mi+9,177 mi
- 07/09/2017161,657 mi+51 mi
- 03/11/2018165,394 mi+3,737 mi
- 26/10/2019168,498 mi+3,104 mi
- 26/10/2019168,498 mi
- 02/11/2020175,250 mi+6,752 mi
- 02/11/2020175,250 mi
- 27/10/2021174,150 mi-1,100 mi
- 26/11/2022177,893 mi+3,743 mi
- 24/11/2023180,360 mi+2,467 mi
- 24/11/2023180,360 mi
- 31/10/2024183,603 mi+3,243 mi
- 13/11/2025185,579 mi+1,976 mi
- 05/11/2026187,361 mi+1,782 mi
- 09/11/2026187,375 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 7,484 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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