2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RE05 YSD
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07/04/2005. Recorded mileage 142,377 miles. MOT valid until 04/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,377 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
RE05 YSD Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 142,377 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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RE05 YSD Mileage History
- 01/04/200833,592 mi
- 25/03/200944,529 mi+10,937 mi
- 18/11/200952,742 mi+8,213 mi
- 20/11/201061,962 mi+9,220 mi
- 25/06/201273,984 mi+12,022 mi
- 25/06/201273,984 mi
- 24/06/201380,954 mi+6,970 mi
- 24/06/201380,954 mi
- 13/08/201492,628 mi+11,674 mi
- 19/08/201492,916 mi+288 mi
- 19/08/2015100,955 mi+8,039 mi
- 18/08/2016105,886 mi+4,931 mi
- 10/08/2017111,854 mi+5,968 mi
- 15/08/2017111,888 mi+34 mi
- 16/08/2018124,510 mi+12,622 mi
- 17/08/2018124,510 mi
- 13/08/2019132,424 mi+7,914 mi
- 14/08/2019132,424 mi
- 04/08/2020136,800 mi+4,376 mi
- 06/09/2021138,405 mi+1,605 mi
- 06/09/2022140,342 mi+1,937 mi
- 04/09/2023141,082 mi+740 mi
- 31/10/2024141,382 mi+300 mi
- 05/11/2025142,377 mi+995 mi
Average of roughly 6,182 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
RE05 YSD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (RE05 YSD) between April 2008 and November 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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