2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LX55 LGF
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 152,723 miles. MOT valid until 25 Sept 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 25 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,723 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX55 LGF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 152,723 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX55 LGF 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 (LX55 LGF) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
LX55 LGF Mileage History
- 21/09/2022141,325 mi
- 22/09/2023146,959 mi+5,634 mi
- 25/09/2024149,103 mi+2,144 mi
- 24/09/2025150,918 mi+1,815 mi
- 22/09/2026152,723 mi+1,805 mi
Average of roughly 2,848 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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