2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LS55 HYH
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 209,984 miles. MOT expired on 13 Feb 2025. 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 13 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Apr 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,984 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.
LS55 HYH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2024
- 209,984 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LS55 HYH Mileage History
- 09/02/2022160,708 mi
- 04/02/2023164,724 mi+4,016 mi
- 14/02/2024209,984 mi+45,260 mi
- 14/02/2024209,984 mi
Average of roughly 24,495 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LS55 HYH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (LS55 HYH) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 February 2024 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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.
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