2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · MF55 YVZ
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 248,746 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 248,746 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF55 YVZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/08/2023
- 248,746 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 26 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF55 YVZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (MF55 YVZ) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”.
MF55 YVZ Mileage History
- 17/08/2022241,691 mi
- 17/08/2022241,691 mi
- 16/08/2023248,746 mi+7,055 mi
Average of roughly 7,081 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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