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LY05 CSO

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,259 mi
Last recorded78,259 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 CSO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 78,259 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear prop bush worn

headlamps cloudy

underseal all underneath

Fail 16 Feb 2026 78,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear prop bush worn

headlamps cloudy

underseal all underneath

Pass 19 Feb 2025 70,756 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

underseal all underneath

Pass 1 Feb 2024 70,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 69,385 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 68,411 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all dices (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (side walls) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 67,457 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 62,835 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 60,299 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 60,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 52,539 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 May 2017 52,535 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2016 45,641 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre inner and outer wear

Pass 30 May 2015 38,525 miles

o/s/f tyre outer wear

Pass 24 May 2014 30,462 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 27,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

power steering pipes damp

Pass 2 May 2012 27,103 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 25,981 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 24,241 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 22,612 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 18,983 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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LY05 CSO is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 91,247 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY05 CSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY05 CSO registered?

LY05 CSO is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is LY05 CSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 CSO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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