2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LV55 VLR
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 85,014 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,014 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LV55 VLR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2026
- 85,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LV55 VLR 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 (LV55 VLR) between November 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 July 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: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to construction (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
LV55 VLR Mileage History
- 17/11/202250,520 mi
- 28/11/202367,369 mi+16,849 mi
- 05/12/202367,372 mi+3 mi
- 01/02/202581,636 mi+14,264 mi
- 25/07/202685,014 mi+3,378 mi
Average of roughly 9,361 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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