2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YF05 OBH
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 176,253 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,253 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YF05 OBH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/09/2022
- 176,253 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF05 OBH 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 (YF05 OBH) between September 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Battery tray (6.1.1 ”; “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))”.
YF05 OBH Mileage History
- 30/09/2021168,060 mi
- 14/10/2021168,060 mi
- 28/09/2022176,253 mi+8,193 mi
Average of roughly 8,244 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (YF05 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as YF05OBH.
MAZDA
3
MAZDA
6
SEAT
IBIZA
SKODA
FABIA
SKODA
FABIA
SKODA
FABIA
SKODA
SUPERB
SKODA
SUPERB
PEUGEOT
307
PEUGEOT
307
SUBARU
IMPREZA
SUBARU
IMPREZA
BMW 3 SERIES Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2005 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.