2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · YS55 AEV
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 07/12/2005. Recorded mileage 94,575 miles. MOT status: Expired. 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 04/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,575 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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
- 2979cc
YS55 AEV Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2022
- 94,575 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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YS55 AEV Mileage History
- 25/11/200817,463 mi
- 21/11/200922,259 mi+4,796 mi
- 06/12/201026,735 mi+4,476 mi
- 18/11/201130,918 mi+4,183 mi
- 19/11/201235,051 mi+4,133 mi
- 05/12/201337,402 mi+2,351 mi
- 04/12/201440,160 mi+2,758 mi
- 01/12/201542,776 mi+2,616 mi
- 25/03/201643,249 mi+473 mi
- 27/02/201752,346 mi+9,097 mi
- 22/06/201862,617 mi+10,271 mi
- 22/06/201862,617 mi
- 20/06/201976,426 mi+13,809 mi
- 05/11/202087,984 mi+11,558 mi
- 29/10/202191,485 mi+3,501 mi
- 24/10/202294,575 mi+3,090 mi
Average of roughly 5,543 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
YS55 AEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (YS55 AEV) between November 2008 and October 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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