2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · LS05 EBN
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 23 May 2005. Recorded mileage 69,540 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jan 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 14 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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.
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LS05 EBN Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 69,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS05 EBN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (LS05 EBN) between May 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 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: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3”; “Offside Front Suspension locking device ineffective coil over lock nut not done up, shock loose in tube (5.3.6 (b))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LS05 EBN Mileage History
- 06/05/200813,872 mi
- 18/07/200916,884 mi+3,012 mi
- 09/08/201019,871 mi+2,987 mi
- 08/08/201125,188 mi+5,317 mi
- 08/08/201125,188 mi
- 24/10/201230,430 mi+5,242 mi
- 18/10/201333,917 mi+3,487 mi
- 03/11/201436,067 mi+2,150 mi
- 17/10/201538,812 mi+2,745 mi
- 22/10/201642,642 mi+3,830 mi
- 21/10/201746,629 mi+3,987 mi
- 26/10/201849,166 mi+2,537 mi
- 26/10/201953,323 mi+4,157 mi
- 31/10/202055,942 mi+2,619 mi
- 30/10/202158,968 mi+3,026 mi
- 29/10/202261,749 mi+2,781 mi
- 28/10/202365,308 mi+3,559 mi
- 27/11/202466,300 mi+992 mi
- 14/01/202669,540 mi+3,240 mi
- 15/01/202669,540 mi
Average of roughly 3,146 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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