2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · LF55 YBY
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 27/09/2005. Recorded mileage 121,310 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,310 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2979cc
LF55 YBY Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2025
- 121,310 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 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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LF55 YBY Mileage History
- 01/09/200823,306 mi
- 01/09/200823,308 mi+2 mi
- 03/09/200930,290 mi+6,982 mi
- 03/09/200930,293 mi+3 mi
- 08/09/201038,675 mi+8,382 mi
- 22/09/201145,199 mi+6,524 mi
- 06/10/201251,732 mi+6,533 mi
- 17/09/201357,187 mi+5,455 mi
- 10/09/201462,439 mi+5,252 mi
- 10/09/201462,439 mi
- 03/10/201569,094 mi+6,655 mi
- 01/10/201677,247 mi+8,153 mi
- 16/09/201782,926 mi+5,679 mi
- 05/10/201887,460 mi+4,534 mi
- 21/09/201992,189 mi+4,729 mi
- 26/09/202096,392 mi+4,203 mi
- 19/04/2022112,867 mi+16,475 mi
- 19/04/2022112,867 mi
- 03/05/2023118,235 mi+5,368 mi
- 02/05/2024119,813 mi+1,578 mi
- 05/05/2025121,310 mi+1,497 mi
Average of roughly 5,878 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
LF55 YBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (LF55 YBY) between September 2008 and May 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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