2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · LX05 BLN
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 81,952 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,952 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX05 BLN Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 81,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX05 BLN 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 (LX05 BLN) between March 2008 and July 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
LX05 BLN Mileage History
- 06/03/200816,400 mi
- 02/04/200921,105 mi+4,705 mi
- 16/08/201035,773 mi+14,668 mi
- 18/08/201138,277 mi+2,504 mi
- 16/08/201240,485 mi+2,208 mi
- 17/08/201342,868 mi+2,383 mi
- 19/08/201342,882 mi+14 mi
- 02/08/201444,708 mi+1,826 mi
- 04/06/201546,046 mi+1,338 mi
- 18/08/201651,413 mi+5,367 mi
- 23/08/201651,413 mi
- 20/07/201754,847 mi+3,434 mi
- 20/07/201855,968 mi+1,121 mi
- 15/07/201958,795 mi+2,827 mi
- 13/07/202064,722 mi+5,927 mi
- 17/07/202170,236 mi+5,514 mi
- 15/07/202276,314 mi+6,078 mi
- 29/07/202581,952 mi+5,638 mi
Average of roughly 3,768 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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