2005 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · YE55 YWD
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 158,477 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,477 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE55 YWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 158,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YE55 YWD 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 (YE55 YWD) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 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 (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii”; “Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
YE55 YWD Mileage History
- 30/12/2023147,208 mi
- 02/01/2024147,209 mi+1 mi
- 28/12/2024153,059 mi+5,850 mi
- 13/12/2025158,422 mi+5,363 mi
- 19/12/2025158,477 mi+55 mi
Average of roughly 5,718 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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