2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LR55 CNY
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 144,256 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2022. 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 12 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,256 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LR55 CNY Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2021
- 144,256 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR55 CNY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (LR55 CNY) between September 2008 and October 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated Calliper Hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Calliper Hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring insecure incorrectly seated (5.3.1 (a) (i))”.
LR55 CNY Mileage History
- 24/09/200824,833 mi
- 08/09/200930,012 mi+5,179 mi
- 23/09/201035,337 mi+5,325 mi
- 06/09/201140,712 mi+5,375 mi
- 02/10/201247,036 mi+6,324 mi
- 18/09/201354,070 mi+7,034 mi
- 20/09/201354,107 mi+37 mi
- 17/09/201459,287 mi+5,180 mi
- 17/09/201459,287 mi
- 25/09/201564,770 mi+5,483 mi
- 28/09/201675,793 mi+11,023 mi
- 13/10/201789,613 mi+13,820 mi
- 11/10/2018102,346 mi+12,733 mi
- 12/10/2018102,411 mi+65 mi
- 13/10/2018102,411 mi
- 10/10/2019118,934 mi+16,523 mi
- 05/10/2020130,608 mi+11,674 mi
- 09/10/2021144,256 mi+13,648 mi
Average of roughly 9,158 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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