2005 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · YC55 VPU
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 120,381 miles. MOT expired on 14 Apr 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,381 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC55 VPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2024
- 120,381 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC55 VPU 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 VPU) between December 2021 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2024 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: Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Brake hose leaking on an air braking system brake hose (1.1.12 (c) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system metal pipe (1.1.11 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstructi”.
YC55 VPU Mileage History
- 20/12/2021113,101 mi
- 21/12/2021113,101 mi
- 09/01/2023118,199 mi+5,098 mi
- 12/01/2023118,199 mi
- 16/04/2024120,381 mi+2,182 mi
Average of roughly 3,137 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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