2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YR55 BHF
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 216,234 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 216,234 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR55 BHF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2023
- 216,234 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR55 BHF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (YR55 BHF) between December 2021 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YR55 BHF Mileage History
- 14/12/2021204,807 mi
- 14/12/2021204,807 mi
- 01/02/2023216,234 mi+11,427 mi
- 01/02/2023216,234 mi
Average of roughly 10,080 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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