2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · LS55 USN
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2005. Recorded mileage 166,130 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
LS55 USN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/07/2026
- 166,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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LS55 USN Mileage History
- 30/06/2023143,946 mi
- 05/07/2024151,727 mi+7,781 mi
- 04/07/2025160,424 mi+8,697 mi
- 17/07/2025160,430 mi+6 mi
- 17/07/2026166,130 mi+5,700 mi
Average of roughly 7,280 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LS55 USN 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 USN) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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