2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · YB05 LWA
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 90,079 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,079 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YB05 LWA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2022
- 90,079 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YB05 LWA 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 (YB05 LWA) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb pattern and aim faulty (4.1.2 (c))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction investigate - reset (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
YB05 LWA Mileage History
- 12/09/202290,077 mi
- 14/09/202290,079 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 347 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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