2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LT55 NTO
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 167,357 miles. MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,357 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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 NTO Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2021
- 167,357 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT55 NTO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (LT55 NTO) between September 2008 and November 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
LT55 NTO Mileage History
- 19/09/200863,378 mi
- 05/05/200964,413 mi+1,035 mi
- 05/05/200964,413 mi
- 20/04/201073,059 mi+8,646 mi
- 28/04/201182,233 mi+9,174 mi
- 27/05/201183,002 mi+769 mi
- 02/05/201398,001 mi+14,999 mi
- 03/05/201398,001 mi
- 28/04/2014105,207 mi+7,206 mi
- 22/04/2015112,787 mi+7,580 mi
- 29/04/2016126,464 mi+13,677 mi
- 26/06/2017137,506 mi+11,042 mi
- 28/06/2017137,500 mi-6 mi
- 03/10/2018142,190 mi+4,690 mi
- 15/10/2019154,897 mi+12,707 mi
- 15/10/2019154,897 mi
- 29/10/2020161,951 mi+7,054 mi
- 01/11/2021167,336 mi+5,385 mi
- 18/11/2021167,357 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 7,899 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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: 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (LT55 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as LT55NTO.
SCANIA
TRACTOR UNIT
NISSAN
MICRA
NISSAN
NAVARA
FORD
FIESTA
NISSAN
MICRA
MERCEDES-BENZ
V
NISSAN
MICRA
NISSAN
350 Z
BMW
118
NISSAN
MICRA
VOLKSWAGEN
CADDY
NISSAN
NAVARA
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.