2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LR55 DLU
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 82,759 miles. MOT valid until 21/03/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027. 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 21/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,759 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
LR55 DLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 82,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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LR55 DLU Mileage History
- 01/03/202469,836 mi
- 26/02/202576,710 mi+6,874 mi
- 28/02/202576,710 mi
- 23/02/202682,755 mi+6,045 mi
- 24/02/202682,759 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 6,508 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LR55 DLU 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 (LR55 DLU) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 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: Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/R17 BRIDGESTONE RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (e))”.
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