2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · YF05 YUK
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2005. Recorded mileage 119,143 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/10/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,143 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- 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
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2979cc
YF05 YUK Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2019
- 119,143 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted 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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YF05 YUK Mileage History
- 24/06/200841,950 mi
- 16/10/200845,855 mi+3,905 mi
- 17/11/200845,971 mi+116 mi
- 20/10/200952,798 mi+6,827 mi
- 09/11/201063,314 mi+10,516 mi
- 19/10/201173,307 mi+9,993 mi
- 19/10/201173,307 mi
- 27/11/201282,605 mi+9,298 mi
- 27/12/201386,747 mi+4,142 mi
- 31/12/201493,324 mi+6,577 mi
- 02/04/201697,971 mi+4,647 mi
- 01/04/2017107,527 mi+9,556 mi
- 29/03/2018114,906 mi+7,379 mi
- 16/03/2019119,143 mi+4,237 mi
Average of roughly 7,198 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
YF05 YUK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (YF05 YUK) between June 2008 and March 2019.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 March 2019 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)”.
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