2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YS55 AEX
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02/12/2005. Recorded mileage 190,635 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. 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 17/04/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,635 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1995cc
YS55 AEX Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2025
- 190,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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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YS55 AEX Mileage History
- 12/11/200829,809 mi
- 03/12/200947,474 mi+17,665 mi
- 23/11/201061,988 mi+14,514 mi
- 23/11/201061,988 mi
- 24/11/201169,990 mi+8,002 mi
- 25/11/201169,990 mi
- 22/12/201278,321 mi+8,331 mi
- 11/12/201383,834 mi+5,513 mi
- 25/11/201488,899 mi+5,065 mi
- 18/11/201592,088 mi+3,189 mi
- 01/11/201695,909 mi+3,821 mi
- 01/11/201799,088 mi+3,179 mi
- 01/11/2018103,142 mi+4,054 mi
- 02/11/2018103,142 mi
- 04/09/2019109,300 mi+6,158 mi
- 18/09/2019109,314 mi+14 mi
- 09/11/2020141,114 mi+31,800 mi
- 07/02/2022156,190 mi+15,076 mi
- 11/03/2023170,474 mi+14,284 mi
- 16/03/2023170,511 mi+37 mi
- 16/03/2024182,170 mi+11,659 mi
- 19/04/2024182,170 mi
- 19/04/2025190,635 mi+8,465 mi
- 19/04/2025190,635 mi
Average of roughly 9,787 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
YS55 AEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (YS55 AEX) between November 2008 and April 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 19 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). 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: “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
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