2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YH55 UAT
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 78,887 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,887 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH55 UAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 78,887 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH55 UAT 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 (YH55 UAT) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 Perishing with Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 Cords Exposed (5.2.3 ”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YH55 UAT Mileage History
- 22/08/202473,882 mi
- 27/08/202577,215 mi+3,333 mi
- 29/08/202577,235 mi+20 mi
- 07/09/202678,879 mi+1,644 mi
- 10/09/202678,887 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 2,440 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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