2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · NL55 YLF
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 126,482 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,482 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
NL55 YLF Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 126,482 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 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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NL55 YLF Mileage History
- 25/02/200830,335 mi
- 21/02/200945,672 mi+15,337 mi
- 21/02/200945,672 mi
- 28/01/201053,405 mi+7,733 mi
- 21/05/201261,857 mi+8,452 mi
- 23/04/201366,009 mi+4,152 mi
- 09/05/201470,246 mi+4,237 mi
- 09/05/201470,246 mi
- 13/04/201573,533 mi+3,287 mi
- 21/03/201681,365 mi+7,832 mi
- 22/03/201681,365 mi
- 03/04/201789,257 mi+7,892 mi
- 29/05/201895,230 mi+5,973 mi
- 30/05/201895,232 mi+2 mi
- 21/05/2019104,026 mi+8,794 mi
- 21/05/2019104,029 mi+3 mi
- 10/06/2021109,202 mi+5,173 mi
- 10/06/2021109,202 mi
- 09/06/2022109,377 mi+175 mi
- 09/06/2022109,377 mi
- 05/06/2023114,595 mi+5,218 mi
- 05/06/2023114,595 mi
- 08/06/2024118,583 mi+3,988 mi
- 08/06/2024118,583 mi
- 05/06/2025122,623 mi+4,040 mi
- 05/06/2025122,623 mi
- 04/06/2026126,482 mi+3,859 mi
Average of roughly 5,262 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
NL55 YLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (NL55 YLF) between February 2008 and June 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2026 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: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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