2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · MM05 YTJ
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 86,379 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,379 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM05 YTJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 86,379 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM05 YTJ 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 (MM05 YTJ) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 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: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
MM05 YTJ Mileage History
- 22/06/202472,045 mi
- 21/06/202577,076 mi+5,031 mi
- 21/06/202577,076 mi
- 25/06/202686,379 mi+9,303 mi
- 25/06/202686,379 mi
Average of roughly 7,143 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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