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YF55 FRN

2005 BMW 330

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

224,192 mi
Last recorded224,192 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 33091,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 FRN
MakeBMW
Model330
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 224,192 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 223,284 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear and o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

O/s rear outer sidelamp not working

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 221,292 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 218,920 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 214,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2021 211,098 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 207,091 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 191,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 173,515 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 164,006 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2016 150,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

rear dif oil leak noise or wheel bearing

Fail 13 Jun 2016 150,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

rear dif oil leak noise or wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jun 2015 131,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

orrside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 31 May 2014 116,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2014 116,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 102,146 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 1 Aug 2013 102,144 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 8 Jun 2012 81,598 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 64,086 miles

headlamp beam aims adjusted slightly

o/s/f tyre side wall protector damaged (not showing any cords)

small stone damage to front screen

Pass 28 Oct 2009 44,319 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 33,022 miles

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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YF55 FRN is a 2005 BMW 330 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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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YF55 FRN is a 2005 BMW 330, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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