2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · LR55 MHL
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 162,051 miles. MOT valid until 10 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 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 10 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LR55 MHL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 162,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LR55 MHL Mileage History
- 06/10/2022153,936 mi
- 15/09/2023154,283 mi+347 mi
- 28/09/2024158,102 mi+3,819 mi
- 06/10/2025162,049 mi+3,947 mi
- 06/10/2025162,051 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,704 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LR55 MHL 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 MHL) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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