2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YC55 AVT
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31/10/2005. Recorded mileage 182,413 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/01/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
YC55 AVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2025
- 182,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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YC55 AVT Mileage History
- 30/08/2022175,394 mi
- 10/11/2023178,097 mi+2,703 mi
- 06/12/2024182,399 mi+4,302 mi
- 03/01/2025182,413 mi+14 mi
- 03/01/2025182,413 mi
Average of roughly 2,991 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YC55 AVT 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 (YC55 AVT) between August 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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