2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · YS05 VBZ
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 29/06/2005. Recorded mileage 106,209 miles. MOT valid until 15/08/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,209 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2494cc
YS05 VBZ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 106,209 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
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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YS05 VBZ Mileage History
- 07/07/200823,988 mi
- 30/07/200824,192 mi+204 mi
- 05/06/200933,225 mi+9,033 mi
- 11/06/200933,260 mi+35 mi
- 12/06/201039,409 mi+6,149 mi
- 15/06/201143,424 mi+4,015 mi
- 09/07/201254,920 mi+11,496 mi
- 09/07/201364,293 mi+9,373 mi
- 26/06/201470,860 mi+6,567 mi
- 24/11/201473,085 mi+2,225 mi
- 24/11/201473,085 mi
- 08/12/201576,779 mi+3,694 mi
- 15/05/201782,726 mi+5,947 mi
- 15/05/201892,016 mi+9,290 mi
- 18/03/202093,703 mi+1,687 mi
- 18/03/202093,703 mi
- 09/03/202297,780 mi+4,077 mi
- 17/08/2024100,708 mi+2,928 mi
- 22/07/2025104,905 mi+4,197 mi
- 17/08/2026106,209 mi+1,304 mi
- 17/08/2026106,209 mi
Average of roughly 4,540 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
YS05 VBZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (YS05 VBZ) between July 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 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 (22 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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