2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · YF55 YUE
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 150,910 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,910 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF55 YUE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/08/2024
- 150,910 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF55 YUE 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 YUE) between June 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
YF55 YUE Mileage History
- 14/06/2022131,262 mi
- 15/06/2022131,265 mi+3 mi
- 07/06/2023143,807 mi+12,542 mi
- 19/06/2023144,059 mi+252 mi
- 23/08/2024150,910 mi+6,851 mi
Average of roughly 8,959 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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