2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · LN55 UUF
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 131,821 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,821 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
LN55 UUF Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 131,821 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LN55 UUF Mileage History
- 28/08/200858,156 mi
- 28/08/200858,156 mi
- 14/04/200965,468 mi+7,312 mi
- 27/04/201068,526 mi+3,058 mi
- 19/04/201170,980 mi+2,454 mi
- 24/04/201277,173 mi+6,193 mi
- 25/04/201277,173 mi
- 23/04/201383,960 mi+6,787 mi
- 25/04/201383,960 mi
- 10/04/201492,398 mi+8,438 mi
- 29/01/201597,946 mi+5,548 mi
- 30/01/201597,946 mi
- 26/01/2016106,774 mi+8,828 mi
- 26/01/2016106,775 mi+1 mi
- 27/01/2017111,494 mi+4,719 mi
- 01/02/2017111,494 mi
- 12/01/2018117,526 mi+6,032 mi
- 13/01/2018117,526 mi
- 29/01/2019122,452 mi+4,926 mi
- 05/02/2019122,494 mi+42 mi
- 31/01/2020126,089 mi+3,595 mi
- 13/04/2021126,592 mi+503 mi
- 12/04/2022129,494 mi+2,902 mi
- 01/08/2023138,120 mi+8,626 mi
- 02/08/2024131,821 mi-6,299 mi
- 31/07/2025131,821 mi
- 05/08/2025131,821 mi
- 23/07/2026131,821 mi
- 23/07/2026131,821 mi
Average of roughly 4,115 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
LN55 UUF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (LN55 UUF) between August 2008 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (40 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 75 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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