2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LT55 MTZ
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 158,428 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2023. 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 28 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,428 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.
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.
LT55 MTZ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2022
- 158,428 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT55 MTZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (LT55 MTZ) between September 2008 and July 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
LT55 MTZ Mileage History
- 17/09/200876,915 mi
- 24/09/200987,154 mi+10,239 mi
- 07/10/201094,669 mi+7,515 mi
- 07/10/201094,669 mi
- 12/12/2011107,001 mi+12,332 mi
- 12/12/20110 mi-107,001 mi
- 07/12/2012111,758 mi+111,758 mi
- 07/02/2014116,622 mi+4,864 mi
- 03/02/2015121,247 mi+4,625 mi
- 03/02/2015121,247 mi
- 08/02/2016125,498 mi+4,251 mi
- 17/05/2017130,145 mi+4,647 mi
- 15/05/2018133,551 mi+3,406 mi
- 24/07/2019138,043 mi+4,492 mi
- 27/07/2020139,279 mi+1,236 mi
- 27/07/2020139,280 mi+1 mi
- 30/07/2021151,485 mi+12,205 mi
- 04/07/2022158,428 mi+6,943 mi
Average of roughly 5,910 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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