2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · CP55 YAV
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2005. Recorded mileage 115,155 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
CP55 YAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 115,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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CP55 YAV Mileage History
- 27/01/2023107,140 mi
- 01/07/2024113,103 mi+5,963 mi
- 02/07/2024113,105 mi+2 mi
- 11/07/2025115,130 mi+2,025 mi
- 07/08/2025115,155 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 3,171 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CP55 YAV MOT History
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 (CP55 YAV) between January 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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