2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · YF55 YCB
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 161,898 miles. MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,898 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF55 YCB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 161,898 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF55 YCB 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 (YF55 YCB) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YF55 YCB Mileage History
- 19/02/2024161,104 mi
- 19/02/2024161,104 mi
- 03/02/2025161,382 mi+278 mi
- 09/02/2026161,898 mi+516 mi
- 09/02/2026161,898 mi
Average of roughly 402 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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