CarVerify

Free Car Check

YB54 BWM

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 3179cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,261 mi
Last recorded50,261 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 BWM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 50,261 miles

Central Front Lower minor oil leak at sump area of engine

Rear both rear handbrake cables - support brackets at fuel tank area are deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2025 49,776 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 49,752 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 49,740 miles

Covers preventing inspection of sills.

Fail 24 Apr 2023 49,731 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to fluid leak. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2022 48,775 miles

Nearside Screen wash jet poor operation.

Pass 27 Apr 2021 48,601 miles

Covers preventing inspection of sills.

Pass 5 May 2020 48,583 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 48,342 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 48,076 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 47,406 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wiper blades split but still clearing screen.

Pass 21 Mar 2015 46,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 42,716 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 37,927 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 32,146 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 28,227 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 28,227 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 25,121 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 21,669 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 17,565 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 17,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?

Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
6,527
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
31,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,164
position lamp(s) not working 17,492
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 13,298
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,412
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,261
Full Alfa Romeo 147 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YB54 BWM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 67,523 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 147 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB54 BWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 147 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YB54 BWM?

You can check the full history of YB54 BWM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YB54 BWM registered?

YB54 BWM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 January 2005.

Is YB54 BWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB54 BWM 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.

Does YB54 BWM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YB54 BWM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.