CarVerify

Free Car Check

YF55 YMY

2005 BMW 318

Silver Petrol 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,048 mi
Last recorded88,048 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 31870,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

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

RegistrationYF55 YMY
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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 14 Aug 2025 88,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 79,210 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 79,210 miles

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

Offside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 70,625 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 70,625 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 65,132 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 64,124 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 63,182 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 61,965 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 59,523 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 57,493 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 55,392 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 53,057 miles

osf nsf inner brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Aug 2014 49,344 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 42,332 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 37,697 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 37,639 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 33,773 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 30,508 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 27,448 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,843 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
Full BMW 318 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

YF55 YMY is a 2005 BMW 318 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 70,625 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YF55 YMY?

You can check the full history of YF55 YMY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YF55 YMY registered?

YF55 YMY is a 2005 BMW 318, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is YF55 YMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF55 YMY 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 YF55 YMY 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 YF55 YMY. 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.