2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · BN55 HHM
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 05/09/2005. Recorded mileage 155,243 miles. MOT valid until 28/03/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,243 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2979cc
BN55 HHM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 155,243 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BN55 HHM Mileage History
- 17/10/2023147,385 mi
- 17/10/2023147,385 mi
- 28/11/2024153,519 mi+6,134 mi
- 24/03/2026155,242 mi+1,723 mi
- 30/03/2026155,243 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,207 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BN55 HHM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (BN55 HHM) between October 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin silencer box missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake hoses, rubbing on struts not fastened, both (1.1.11 (d) (ii)”; “Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
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