2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LF55 YSV
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 236,511 miles. MOT valid until 03/01/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 236,511 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
LF55 YSV Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 236,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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 YSV Mileage History
- 06/09/200834,553 mi
- 27/08/200942,703 mi+8,150 mi
- 27/08/200942,703 mi
- 26/08/201157,121 mi+14,418 mi
- 21/08/201262,817 mi+5,696 mi
- 23/08/201366,369 mi+3,552 mi
- 30/08/201471,460 mi+5,091 mi
- 30/08/201471,460 mi
- 04/01/201682,391 mi+10,931 mi
- 17/12/201696,327 mi+13,936 mi
- 13/12/2017110,301 mi+13,974 mi
- 14/12/2018125,480 mi+15,179 mi
- 30/12/2019143,169 mi+17,689 mi
- 29/12/2020160,216 mi+17,047 mi
- 20/12/2021175,861 mi+15,645 mi
- 20/12/2021175,861 mi
- 21/12/2022191,783 mi+15,922 mi
- 11/12/2023206,733 mi+14,950 mi
- 12/12/2023206,735 mi+2 mi
- 19/12/2024221,970 mi+15,235 mi
- 05/12/2025236,511 mi+14,541 mi
Average of roughly 11,711 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
LF55 YSV 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 YSV) between September 2008 and December 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 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: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Windscreen (11 issues), Steering (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 64 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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