2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · OY55 FWD
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 207,383 miles. MOT expired on 09 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 207,383 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY55 FWD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2021
- 207,383 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY55 FWD 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 (OY55 FWD) between November 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2021 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: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside rear upper inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside rear upper inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
OY55 FWD Mileage History
- 19/11/2021206,890 mi
- 07/12/2021207,383 mi+493 mi
- 10/12/2021207,383 mi
Average of roughly 8,542 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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