No, LR05 YRS is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for LR05 YRS?

The MOT for LR05 YRS is valid and due for renewal on or before 10 April 2017.

What is the recorded mileage of LR05 YRS?

The recorded mileage for LR05 YRS is 166,056 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is LR05 YRS ULEZ compliant?

No, LR05 YRS does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does LR05 YRS have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, LR05 YRS is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

Official DVLA Record

Outstanding Recall

2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LR05 YRS

LR05 YRS

2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 166,056 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2017. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Expired on 10 Apr 2017
Road Tax: Untaxed (30 Sept 2016)
Recorded Mileage: 166,056 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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.

MOT Status

Expired

Expired on 10 Apr 2017

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 30 Sept 2016

Fuel Type

DIESEL

Year

2005

Engine

1995cc

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LR05 YRS Key Findings

11 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2016
166,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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LR05 YRS Mileage History

17/11/200890,829 mi
10/02/200991,119 mi+290 mi
08/04/201093,770 mi+2,651 mi
05/04/2012127,806 mi+34,036 mi
01/10/2012135,155 mi+7,349 mi
18/03/2013142,416 mi+7,261 mi
08/04/2014145,611 mi+3,195 mi
08/04/2014145,611 mi
14/03/2015154,388 mi+8,777 mi
06/04/2016165,914 mi+11,526 mi
11/04/2016166,056 mi+142 mi

Average of roughly 10,169 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

LR05 YRS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Oct 2026, 18:15

MOT Analysis

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11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (LR05 YRS) between November 2008 and April 2016.

The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 11 April 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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 Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)”.

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