2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LS55 PAT
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 175,511 miles. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 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 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,511 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LS55 PAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 175,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS55 PAT 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 (LS55 PAT) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 PAT Mileage History
- 09/12/2021132,089 mi
- 16/12/2022138,460 mi+6,371 mi
- 16/12/2023145,005 mi+6,545 mi
- 19/12/2024151,965 mi+6,960 mi
- 23/12/2025175,511 mi+23,546 mi
Average of roughly 10,753 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (LS55 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as LS55PAT.
AUDI
Q2
BMW
3 SERIES
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
VOLKSWAGEN
TOURAN
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VAUXHALL
CORSA
VOLKSWAGEN
PASSAT
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
MERCEDES-BENZ
A-CLASS
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
BMW 3 SERIES Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2005 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.