The road tax status for YF05 YPZ is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for YF05 YPZ?

The MOT for YF05 YPZ is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 June 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of YF05 YPZ?

The recorded mileage for YF05 YPZ is 228,014 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is YF05 YPZ ULEZ compliant?

No, YF05 YPZ does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does YF05 YPZ have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, YF05 YPZ is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

Outstanding Recall

2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YF05 YPZ

YF05 YPZ

2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23/06/2005. Recorded mileage 228,014 miles. MOT valid until 02/06/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 2005 · Leeds
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Valid until 02/06/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 228,014 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 02/06/2027

Tax Status

Check Tax

Click to check rates

Mileage: 228,014 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2005
Engine: 1995cc

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee

Official Check

Full Vehicle History & Finance Check£19.99 (HPI)

£8.99one-off payment

Instant online report + PDF copy emailed

Why check before paying the seller?

Free DVSA records only show public MOT passes. Only an Experian check verifies if the car has unpaid finance debt, a total-loss write-off marker, or a police theft report.

Experian Registry Checks Ready to Verify

Outstanding Finance (HP / PCP)

Lenders can legally repossess unpaid cars

READY

Insurance Total Loss (Cat S, N, A, B)

Structural & accident damage records

READY

Police Stolen Marker (PNC)

Police National Computer register

READY

Mileage Fraud & Plate Changes

Cross-referenced national logbook

READY

One-off payment PDF copy emailed Apple & Google Pay £20,000 guarantee

YF05 YPZ Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
228,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
6 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

✗ Outstanding recall notice

Experian Provenance Check

Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.

Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for YF05YPZ

Data provided by Experian

Stolen

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Finance

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Write-off

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Salvage

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Imported

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Exported

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Scrapped

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Destruction

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

V5C Logbook

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Verify Outstanding Finance & Provenance Before Buying

Free DVLA records only confirm roadworthiness. Protect yourself against active finance repossession, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage fraud with an official Experian check.

✓ One-off payment (no subscription)✓ Instant on screen + PDF emailed✓ Official Experian registry✓ Apple Pay / Google Pay / Cards

Data provided by Experian

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

Recall Notice Outstanding

Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence

Estimate current market value

Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.

YF05 YPZ Mileage History

02/11/2023211,925 mi
28/05/2024212,415 mi+490 mi
04/06/2025218,762 mi+6,347 mi
02/06/2026228,014 mi+9,252 mi
03/06/2026228,014 mi

Average of roughly 6,225 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

YF05 YPZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Sept 2026, 07:58

MOT Analysis

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 YPZ) between November 2023 and June 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 03 June 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.

PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY