2005 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · YY05 RYW
2005 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2005. Recorded mileage 52,851 miles. MOT valid until 29/10/2026. Taxed until 01/06/2027. 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 29/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,851 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
- 2497cc
YY05 RYW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 52,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YY05 RYW Mileage History
- 22/10/202149,638 mi
- 19/10/202250,469 mi+831 mi
- 26/10/202351,069 mi+600 mi
- 24/10/202451,874 mi+805 mi
- 14/10/202552,851 mi+977 mi
Average of roughly 808 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YY05 RYW 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 (YY05 RYW) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
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