2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · LF55 YTY
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 05/09/2005. Recorded mileage 74,014 miles. MOT valid until 29/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,014 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 YTY Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 74,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LF55 YTY Mileage History
- 04/03/200932,269 mi
- 10/03/200932,278 mi+9 mi
- 31/03/201038,848 mi+6,570 mi
- 31/03/201038,848 mi
- 03/10/201153,051 mi+14,203 mi
- 07/03/201360,264 mi+7,213 mi
- 25/03/201466,940 mi+6,676 mi
- 01/04/201567,675 mi+735 mi
- 21/04/201567,712 mi+37 mi
- 05/05/201669,095 mi+1,383 mi
- 10/08/201669,138 mi+43 mi
- 26/09/201770,217 mi+1,079 mi
- 23/10/201870,362 mi+145 mi
- 25/10/201870,384 mi+22 mi
- 29/10/201970,941 mi+557 mi
- 04/11/201970,945 mi+4 mi
- 21/12/202071,172 mi+227 mi
- 21/12/202071,172 mi
- 22/12/202171,437 mi+265 mi
- 22/12/202171,437 mi
- 02/01/202373,885 mi+2,448 mi
- 26/07/202473,944 mi+59 mi
- 26/07/202473,944 mi
- 27/10/202574,013 mi+69 mi
- 30/10/202574,014 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,506 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
LF55 YTY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (LF55 YTY) between March 2009 and October 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 87 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: “Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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