2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · SF55 YLB
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 113,443 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,443 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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.
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SF55 YLB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 20/01/2025
- 113,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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SF55 YLB 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 (SF55 YLB) between January 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SF55 YLB Mileage History
- 31/01/2022106,980 mi
- 18/01/2023109,674 mi+2,694 mi
- 18/01/2023109,674 mi
- 23/01/2024111,447 mi+1,773 mi
- 20/01/2025113,443 mi+1,996 mi
Average of roughly 2,176 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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