2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SM05 YLL
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 221,611 miles. MOT expired on 11 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,611 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM05 YLL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2025
- 221,611 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM05 YLL 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 (SM05 YLL) between October 2021 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SM05 YLL Mileage History
- 15/10/2021210,784 mi
- 05/12/2022216,713 mi+5,929 mi
- 26/02/2024221,299 mi+4,586 mi
- 12/03/2025221,611 mi+312 mi
- 12/03/2025221,611 mi
Average of roughly 3,179 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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