2005 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · YB05 LDL
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 112,305 miles. MOT expired on 10 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YB05 LDL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/02/2023
- 112,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YB05 LDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (YB05 LDL) between February 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
YB05 LDL Mileage History
- 11/02/2022102,207 mi
- 11/02/2022102,207 mi
- 13/02/2023112,305 mi+10,098 mi
Average of roughly 10,049 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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