2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YF05 RFJ
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23/06/2005. Recorded mileage 153,007 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,007 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
YF05 RFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2025
- 153,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 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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YF05 RFJ Mileage History
- 16/02/2024152,321 mi
- 06/03/2024152,329 mi+8 mi
- 07/03/2025152,990 mi+661 mi
- 10/07/2025153,000 mi+10 mi
- 15/07/2025153,007 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 487 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YF05 RFJ 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 (YF05 RFJ) between February 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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