2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · LS55 XAN
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 107,049 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,049 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LS55 XAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 107,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LS55 XAN Mileage History
- 12/04/2023103,077 mi
- 10/04/2024104,303 mi+1,226 mi
- 10/04/2024104,303 mi
- 11/04/2025106,148 mi+1,845 mi
- 27/03/2026107,049 mi+901 mi
Average of roughly 1,343 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LS55 XAN 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 XAN) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 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: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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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