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YF05 OUE

2005 BMW 330

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

170,838 mi
Last recorded170,838 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 33091,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 OUE
MakeBMW
Model330
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 170,838 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 164,164 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 149,964 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 149,964 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 147,633 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 147,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 145,000 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 142,859 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 137,749 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 129,724 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 114,310 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 94,097 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 94,097 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 82,833 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 65,130 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 65,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 61,091 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 55,841 miles

low screen washer fluid light on

tyre pressure light on

Pass 4 Feb 2010 49,629 miles

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

Oil service ( on time ) warning light on

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 39,712 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 29,059 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW 330?

Based on 130,552 MOT tests across 24,109 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
8,453
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
24,109
On UK Roads
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YF05 OUE is a 2005 BMW 330 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 BMW 330 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 91,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 330 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 330 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YF05 OUE is a 2005 BMW 330, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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