2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · YF55 YBK
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 196,756 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,756 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF55 YBK Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 196,756 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF55 YBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (YF55 YBK) between December 2008 and March 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play And boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
YF55 YBK Mileage History
- 18/12/200824,413 mi
- 27/07/200926,145 mi+1,732 mi
- 28/07/201045,300 mi+19,155 mi
- 20/07/201163,702 mi+18,402 mi
- 03/07/201280,239 mi+16,537 mi
- 03/07/201280,239 mi
- 06/06/201396,938 mi+16,699 mi
- 07/06/201396,938 mi
- 17/07/2014103,398 mi+6,460 mi
- 15/07/2015113,072 mi+9,674 mi
- 17/07/2015113,072 mi
- 06/05/2016118,750 mi+5,678 mi
- 04/05/2017136,442 mi+17,692 mi
- 27/07/2018145,310 mi+8,868 mi
- 04/12/2019147,135 mi+1,825 mi
- 02/02/2021147,783 mi+648 mi
- 28/03/2022149,334 mi+1,551 mi
- 30/03/2023161,021 mi+11,687 mi
- 30/03/2023161,021 mi
- 27/03/2024172,694 mi+11,673 mi
- 27/03/2025185,762 mi+13,068 mi
- 29/03/2025185,830 mi+68 mi
- 24/03/2026196,756 mi+10,926 mi
Average of roughly 9,984 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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