2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LS55 OLH
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 207,452 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2025. 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 01 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 207,452 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.
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LS55 OLH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2024
- 207,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS55 OLH 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 OLH) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 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: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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 Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
LS55 OLH Mileage History
- 11/03/2022185,845 mi
- 15/03/2023190,264 mi+4,419 mi
- 21/03/2024206,616 mi+16,352 mi
- 03/04/2024207,452 mi+836 mi
Average of roughly 10,468 miles per year across 4 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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