2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · YB05 KAO
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 12/07/2005. Recorded mileage 112,795 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/10/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,795 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2497cc
YB05 KAO Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2021
- 112,795 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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YB05 KAO Mileage History
- 12/08/200822,286 mi
- 28/07/200925,956 mi+3,670 mi
- 28/07/200925,956 mi
- 21/07/201031,314 mi+5,358 mi
- 03/08/201139,075 mi+7,761 mi
- 03/08/201139,075 mi
- 10/08/201246,025 mi+6,950 mi
- 07/08/201354,561 mi+8,536 mi
- 12/08/201463,411 mi+8,850 mi
- 13/08/201463,411 mi
- 06/10/201570,203 mi+6,792 mi
- 06/10/201570,203 mi
- 03/10/201784,328 mi+14,125 mi
- 04/10/201784,328 mi
- 19/09/201997,822 mi+13,494 mi
- 23/09/201997,823 mi+1 mi
- 24/09/2020103,712 mi+5,889 mi
- 28/09/2020103,808 mi+96 mi
- 30/09/2021112,774 mi+8,966 mi
- 05/10/2021112,795 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 6,885 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
YB05 KAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (YB05 KAO) between August 2008 and October 2021.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (24 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 64 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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
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