2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · NG05 YSJ
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 155,964 miles. MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,964 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NG05 YSJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2026
- 155,964 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG05 YSJ 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 (NG05 YSJ) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 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 (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))”; “Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))”.
NG05 YSJ Mileage History
- 07/10/2024138,930 mi
- 09/10/2025148,360 mi+9,430 mi
- 25/10/2025149,236 mi+876 mi
- 19/10/2026155,895 mi+6,659 mi
- 21/10/2026155,964 mi+69 mi
Average of roughly 8,364 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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