2005 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · YH05 NXR
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 93,356 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,356 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH05 NXR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 93,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YH05 NXR 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 (YH05 NXR) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YH05 NXR Mileage History
- 12/10/202378,664 mi
- 11/10/202487,370 mi+8,706 mi
- 21/10/202487,479 mi+109 mi
- 21/10/202487,480 mi+1 mi
- 20/10/202593,356 mi+5,876 mi
Average of roughly 7,263 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- VANOS Seal WearModerate
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