2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · NC55 LCJ
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 163,433 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/11/2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/01/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,433 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
NC55 LCJ Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2020
- 163,433 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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NC55 LCJ Mileage History
- 18/03/200824,933 mi
- 12/03/200940,497 mi+15,564 mi
- 23/03/201055,531 mi+15,034 mi
- 23/03/201055,531 mi
- 04/03/201168,930 mi+13,399 mi
- 23/03/201281,636 mi+12,706 mi
- 23/03/201281,636 mi
- 21/03/201388,933 mi+7,297 mi
- 05/03/201496,609 mi+7,676 mi
- 11/03/2015106,070 mi+9,461 mi
- 11/03/2016116,498 mi+10,428 mi
- 11/03/2016116,498 mi
- 20/03/2017126,539 mi+10,041 mi
- 15/03/2018138,183 mi+11,644 mi
- 08/05/2019150,897 mi+12,714 mi
- 09/11/2020163,433 mi+12,536 mi
Average of roughly 10,953 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
NC55 LCJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (NC55 LCJ) between March 2008 and November 2020.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 November 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”; “Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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