2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · YF55 XSB
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 138,012 miles. MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF55 XSB Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2024
- 138,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF55 XSB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (YF55 XSB) between December 2008 and February 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
YF55 XSB Mileage History
- 18/12/200813,233 mi
- 19/12/200920,013 mi+6,780 mi
- 31/12/201027,851 mi+7,838 mi
- 10/12/201137,776 mi+9,925 mi
- 08/12/201251,389 mi+13,613 mi
- 07/12/201364,383 mi+12,994 mi
- 20/12/201475,474 mi+11,091 mi
- 01/12/201582,705 mi+7,231 mi
- 15/12/201691,101 mi+8,396 mi
- 20/06/201793,622 mi+2,521 mi
- 08/03/201897,398 mi+3,776 mi
- 07/01/2019100,716 mi+3,318 mi
- 06/02/2020107,857 mi+7,141 mi
- 03/02/2021110,238 mi+2,381 mi
- 18/02/2021110,241 mi+3 mi
- 22/02/2022112,510 mi+2,269 mi
- 03/02/2023123,812 mi+11,302 mi
- 03/02/2023123,812 mi
- 23/02/2024138,000 mi+14,188 mi
- 27/02/2024138,012 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 8,213 miles per year across 20 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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