2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · EN05 PNX
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 98,005 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN05 PNX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 98,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN05 PNX 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 (EN05 PNX) between December 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EN05 PNX Mileage History
- 15/12/202284,284 mi
- 22/12/202389,289 mi+5,005 mi
- 22/12/202389,290 mi+1 mi
- 09/01/202594,091 mi+4,801 mi
- 12/01/202698,005 mi+3,914 mi
Average of roughly 4,459 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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