2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · YR55 OGS
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 21/09/2005. Recorded mileage 158,298 miles. MOT valid until 06/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,298 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2993cc
YR55 OGS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 158,298 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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YR55 OGS Mileage History
- 11/08/2023136,416 mi
- 11/09/2024153,245 mi+16,829 mi
- 16/09/2024153,261 mi+16 mi
- 06/10/2025158,295 mi+5,034 mi
- 08/10/2025158,298 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 10,130 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YR55 OGS 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 (YR55 OGS) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 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: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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