2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · LS55 LDZ
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 106,579 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN. 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 08 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,579 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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LS55 LDZ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 106,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS55 LDZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (LS55 LDZ) between January 2009 and July 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 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 (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). 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.
LS55 LDZ Mileage History
- 07/01/200940,549 mi
- 21/01/201051,159 mi+10,610 mi
- 25/01/201159,720 mi+8,561 mi
- 19/09/201162,580 mi+2,860 mi
- 08/11/201272,182 mi+9,602 mi
- 08/11/201272,182 mi
- 07/06/201481,840 mi+9,658 mi
- 09/06/201586,022 mi+4,182 mi
- 29/06/201688,452 mi+2,430 mi
- 03/08/201790,085 mi+1,633 mi
- 13/07/201894,403 mi+4,318 mi
- 02/08/2019101,013 mi+6,610 mi
- 09/07/2020103,972 mi+2,959 mi
- 15/07/2021105,436 mi+1,464 mi
- 14/10/2022106,311 mi+875 mi
- 27/11/2023106,568 mi+257 mi
- 10/07/2025106,579 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 4,001 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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