2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · YG55 UHS
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 103,597 miles. MOT valid until 01 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,597 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YG55 UHS Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 103,597 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YG55 UHS Mileage History
- 03/09/200819,051 mi
- 03/09/200819,051 mi
- 09/09/200925,669 mi+6,618 mi
- 07/09/201030,652 mi+4,983 mi
- 07/09/201030,652 mi
- 05/09/201161,743 mi+31,091 mi
- 23/11/201262,714 mi+971 mi
- 23/11/201262,714 mi
- 13/11/201367,318 mi+4,604 mi
- 13/11/201367,318 mi
- 21/10/201471,444 mi+4,126 mi
- 14/10/201577,300 mi+5,856 mi
- 03/08/201680,404 mi+3,104 mi
- 18/07/201783,572 mi+3,168 mi
- 10/07/201887,172 mi+3,600 mi
- 12/07/201887,172 mi
- 23/07/201990,354 mi+3,182 mi
- 24/07/201990,325 mi-29 mi
- 16/07/202092,522 mi+2,197 mi
- 16/07/202196,345 mi+3,823 mi
- 22/07/202196,430 mi+85 mi
- 23/07/202298,633 mi+2,203 mi
- 14/07/202399,919 mi+1,286 mi
- 26/07/2024101,153 mi+1,234 mi
- 09/07/2025101,880 mi+727 mi
- 20/07/2026103,597 mi+1,717 mi
Average of roughly 4,730 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
YG55 UHS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (YG55 UHS) between September 2008 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall splits ”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall splits (”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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