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2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · HY05 CAT

HY05 CAT

2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06/05/2005. Recorded mileage 175,610 miles. MOT valid until 13/10/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 13/10/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2005
Engine
1995cc

HY05 CAT Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
  • 175,610 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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HY05 CAT Mileage History

  1. 11/10/2022145,280 mi
  2. 11/10/2023155,371 mi+10,091 mi
  3. 07/10/2024165,855 mi+10,484 mi
  4. 07/10/2024165,855 mi
  5. 07/10/2025175,610 mi+9,755 mi

Average of roughly 10,144 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

HY05 CAT MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (HY05 CAT) between October 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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