2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YK05 LSJ
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 148,140 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/08/2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,140 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
YK05 LSJ Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2015
- 148,140 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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YK05 LSJ Mileage History
- 03/03/200884,726 mi
- 04/03/200995,333 mi+10,607 mi
- 04/03/200995,333 mi
- 03/03/2010105,501 mi+10,168 mi
- 03/03/2010105,501 mi
- 02/03/2011114,671 mi+9,170 mi
- 02/03/2012125,275 mi+10,604 mi
- 05/03/2012125,326 mi+51 mi
- 20/02/2013134,443 mi+9,117 mi
- 21/02/2013134,449 mi+6 mi
- 21/03/2014141,198 mi+6,749 mi
- 10/08/2015148,140 mi+6,942 mi
Average of roughly 8,528 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
YK05 LSJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (YK05 LSJ) between March 2008 and August 2015.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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