BMW 3 SERIES YA05YVU has 24 MOTs

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This 2005 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 133,168 miles 7 months ago on Wednesday 8th October 2025 at 07:57.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Thursday 8th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 month on Monday 1st June 2026.

YA05YVU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 2026133,168 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 20248TH OCTOBER 2025133,160 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 20238TH OCTOBER 2024128,931 MI
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 202217TH NOVEMBER 2023128,281 MI
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 202117TH NOVEMBER 2022126,468 MI
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 202017TH NOVEMBER 2021121,257 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED18TH NOVEMBER 201917TH NOVEMBER 2020118,414 MI
FAILED18TH NOVEMBER 2019118,414 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Inner Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure Inner Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Offside Rear Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Back Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Back Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 201816TH NOVEMBER 2019115,961 MI
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 201716TH NOVEMBER 2018113,286 MI
FAILED11TH NOVEMBER 2017113,286 MI
 
  1. PRS - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Insecure (2.4.g.1)
  2. PRS - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
PASSED12TH NOVEMBER 201616TH NOVEMBER 2017111,335 MI
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 201516TH NOVEMBER 2016109,577 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Are Worn On The Edges
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Is Damaged And Slightly Distorted
FAILED13TH NOVEMBER 2015109,559 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Marked In Yellow (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Are Worn On The Edges
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Is Damaged And Slightly Distorted
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 201416TH NOVEMBER 201598,799 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 201316TH NOVEMBER 201489,406 MI
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 201216TH NOVEMBER 201382,972 MI
FAILED29TH OCTOBER 201282,970 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 201116TH NOVEMBER 201273,129 MI
PASSED9TH NOVEMBER 201016TH NOVEMBER 201163,938 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 200916TH NOVEMBER 201049,607 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Slight Tyre Wall Damage
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 200910TH SEPTEMBER 201048,559 MI
PASSED13TH AUGUST 200810TH SEPTEMBER 200943,168 MI
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 200710TH SEPTEMBER 200837,522 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YA05YVU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 83% | MOT Failure Rate: 17%

YA05YVU MOT Comments

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YA05YVU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 133,168 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,658 miles

YA05YVU FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration YA05YVU was manufactured on Wednesday 17th August 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 133,168 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 6,658 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YA05YVU has a 83% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 13 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 3 Major, 1 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 month on Monday 1st June 2026 .

Does YA05YVU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 27th April 2026 YA05YVU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YA05YVU Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 27th April 2026 YA05YVU does have Tax. Read more

When does YA05YVU Tax expire?

The current Tax for YA05YVU will expire in 1 month on Monday 1st June 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YA05YVU MOT expire?

The current MOT for YA05YVU will expire in 5 months on Thursday 8th October 2026. Read more

When did YA05YVU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YA05YVU was on Wednesday 8th October 2025 at 07:57. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YA05YVU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for YA05YVU we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YA05YVU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for YA05YVU we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 83% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YA05YVU?

YA05YVU is registered as a 2005 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has YA05YVU done?

The odometer reading for YA05YVU at the last MOT in October 2025 was 133,168 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,658 miles per year. Read more

How old is YA05YVU?

The vehicle YA05YVU was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 17th August 2005. Read more

What colour is YA05YVU?

The official colour of YA05YVU is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does YA05YVU have?

YA05YVU has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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