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When is the MOT due for BL05 OYU?

The MOT for BL05 OYU is valid and due for renewal on or before 11 October 2022.

What is the recorded mileage of BL05 OYU?

The recorded mileage for BL05 OYU is 212,274 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is BL05 OYU ULEZ compliant?

No, BL05 OYU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · BL05 OYU

BL05 OYU

2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23/06/2005. Recorded mileage 212,274 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 2005 · Birmingham
MOT Status: Valid until 11/10/2022
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 212,274 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 11/10/2022

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Mileage: 212,274 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2005
Engine: 1995cc

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BL05 OYU Key Findings

22 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 14/10/2022
212,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
8 historical MOT failures
8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (33%)

✗ 4 dangerous defects found recently

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BL05 OYU Mileage History

30/05/200838,710 mi
28/05/200950,636 mi+11,926 mi
15/04/201060,301 mi+9,665 mi
20/05/201176,258 mi+15,957 mi
26/04/201289,077 mi+12,819 mi
27/04/201289,078 mi+1 mi
18/03/201399,274 mi+10,196 mi
20/03/2014102,015 mi+2,741 mi
27/03/2014102,015 mi
21/03/2015103,976 mi+1,961 mi
19/03/2016113,220 mi+9,244 mi
17/03/2017132,891 mi+19,671 mi
24/03/2017133,118 mi+227 mi
08/03/2018153,698 mi+20,580 mi
13/03/2018153,988 mi+290 mi
03/04/2019174,538 mi+20,550 mi
03/04/2019174,538 mi
05/10/2020190,612 mi+16,074 mi
06/10/2020190,612 mi
07/10/2021200,264 mi+9,652 mi
13/10/2021200,290 mi+26 mi
14/10/2022212,274 mi+11,984 mi

Average of roughly 12,075 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

BL05 OYU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 17:45

MOT Analysis

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22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (BL05 OYU) between May 2008 and October 2022.

The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 14 October 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 43 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.

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