2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YC55 WTJ
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 174,156 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2019. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Feb 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,156 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.
YC55 WTJ Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2018
- 174,156 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YC55 WTJ Mileage History
- 27/10/200861,108 mi
- 22/10/200986,627 mi+25,519 mi
- 22/10/200986,649 mi+22 mi
- 22/10/2010105,394 mi+18,745 mi
- 31/10/2011120,431 mi+15,037 mi
- 20/10/2012127,507 mi+7,076 mi
- 06/11/2013134,486 mi+6,979 mi
- 24/10/2014144,063 mi+9,577 mi
- 16/11/2015153,667 mi+9,604 mi
- 31/10/2016159,957 mi+6,290 mi
- 08/09/2017162,049 mi+2,092 mi
- 05/09/2018174,156 mi+12,107 mi
Average of roughly 11,469 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
YC55 WTJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (YC55 WTJ) between October 2008 and September 2018.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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