2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · ST05 YBR
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 189,398 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,398 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
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ST05 YBR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 30/10/2023
- 189,398 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST05 YBR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (ST05 YBR) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced B post holed (7.1.1 (a) (”; “Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor next to fuel ”; “Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i”.
ST05 YBR Mileage History
- 27/10/2022182,429 mi
- 30/10/2023189,398 mi+6,969 mi
Average of roughly 6,920 miles per year across 2 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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