free car check
2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LB55CFY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Active
- Expires 09 Dec 2026
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 76,504 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 73,911 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 72,628 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
18 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 69,985 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
18 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 69,985 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 66,220 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 61,616 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2021 7 Jun 202628 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 57,579 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2020 7 Jun 202620 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 56,503 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2019 7 Jun 20265 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 54,801 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
1 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,808 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Under trays fitted.
- Nearside Rear Tyre cut along inner tread.
- Engine covers fitted.
18 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,264 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 43,794 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2015 7 Jun 20268 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 43,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
27 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,807 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2014 7 Jun 202613 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,428 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2013 7 Jun 20268 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,442 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 27,240 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2011 7 Jun 202623 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 24,256 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2010 7 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LB55CFY was registered on 2005-12-12
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.