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LY05 DWA

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

74,816 mi
Last recorded74,816 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 DWA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 74,816 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2026 74,730 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2025 67,207 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2025 67,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid line not connected (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working loose connection (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 62,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 54,048 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 51,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing with cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing with cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective not affecting aim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 50,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing with cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 29 May 2020 48,922 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 46,914 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

under tray fitted

Pass 19 May 2018 44,915 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 42,677 miles

Oil leak

wipers smearing

Pass 18 May 2016 40,018 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

oil leaks

Pass 19 May 2015 37,005 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 34,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

discs worn

Pass 8 May 2013 30,962 miles

Front tyres cracking due to age

Pass 8 May 2012 28,473 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 26,112 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 23,151 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2009 18,726 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2008 13,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 DWA is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DWA, 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 DWA registered?

LY05 DWA is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is LY05 DWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 DWA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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